Buddy's Lakeside Park

Buddy's Lakeside Park provides boat access to Lake Rousseau, a impoundment on the Withlacoochee River in Inglis, Levy County. This location sits near the downstream end of the Withlacoochee River system, approximately 141 miles from the river mouth where it flows toward the Gulf of Mexico. The Withlacoochee River is a large river system with a total length of 140.79 miles, draining 1212 square miles and maintaining an average flow of 706 cubic feet per second, making it a substantial waterway suitable for various watercraft.

Lake Rousseau offers a transition from river to impounded water conditions. The broader Withlacoochee River system has moderate gradient characteristics with an average slope of 0.8 feet per mile and typical velocities around 2.83 feet per second, suggesting manageable current conditions in the lower reach. Access to this location provides opportunities for boaters and paddlers to explore both the lake environment and the river corridor in this region of coastal Florida.

The site is located in Inglis, a small community in Levy County on Florida's Nature Coast. Paddlers and boaters should be aware that conditions can vary depending on water levels and seasonal flows in the river system. This location serves as a departure point for those wishing to explore the Withlacoochee River corridor or enjoy the Lake Rousseau impoundment.