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Hunter Springs Park
City park · Crystal River, Florida
This wooded park is named for its natural springs & popular for a cozy beach with a kayak launch.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Spotted Sunfish, Sheepshead, Striped Mullet and 12 more species.
15 fish species in 58 public records within 2 km of Hunter Springs Park since 2000.
- Spotted Sunfish Lepomis punctatus10 records · 2026
- Sheepshead Archosargus probatocephalus9 records · 2026
- Striped Mullet Mugil cephalus8 records · 2026
- Grey Snapper Lutjanus griseus7 records · 2026
- Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides6 records · 2026
- Hardhead Sea Catfish Ariopsis felis3 records · 2026
- Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus3 records · 2026
- Atlantic Needlefish Strongylura marina3 records · 2020
Show all 15 species
- 2 records · 2022
- Common Snook Centropomus undecimalis2 records · 2020
- Clown Goby Microgobius gulosus1 record · 2026
- Sailfin Molly Poecilia latipinna1 record · 2026
- Seminole Killifish Fundulus seminolis1 record · 2022
- Northern Ladyfish Elops saurus1 record · 2021
- White Mullet Mugil curema1 record · 2017
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Crystal-Pithlachascotee watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hunter Springs Park?
- Hunter Springs Park is a city park in Crystal River, Florida.
- Can you swim at Hunter Springs Park?
- There is no fixed answer for Hunter Springs Park: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Hunter Springs Park in Crystal River, Florida. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
- How is Hunter Springs Park rated?
- Hunter Springs Park in Crystal River, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 5321 reviews.
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Location & Contact
104 NE 1st Ave, Crystal River, FL 34429
Crystal River, Florida 34429
Phone
+1 352-697-0933💡 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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