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Flying Eagle Wildlife Management Area

Flying Eagle WMA

Managed in cooperation with the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

Flying Eagle Wildlife Management Area is a mosaic of lakes, marshes and swamps along five miles of the Withlacoochee River in southeastern Citrus County. More than 10,000 acres provide recreation opportunities and help recharge the Floridan aquifer.

Hunting

For hunting seasons and area regulations, view FWC's regulations summary brochure for Flying Eagle WMA.

Fishing

Fishing is permitted year-round. A Florida fishing license is required and can be purchased at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com. Moccasin Slough Bridge offers good fishing. 

Camping

See the Southwest Florida Water Management District's webpage for Flying Eagle Preserve for information about camping.

Camping is prohibited during hunting periods.

Recreation

Hunting, fishing, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and primitive camping are some of the recreational opportunities available at this natural area. There are around 22 miles of multiuse trails. The roads are scenic and pass through wooded hammocks and old pastures. Public boat launches can be found at the adjoining park and East Trail's End Road.

For more information on recreation, see the Southwest Florida Water Management District's webpage for Flying Eagle Preserve.

Wildlife

Wildlife found on the area include gray squirrels, gopher tortoises, American alligators, swallow-tailed kites and wild turkeys.

This area is a site on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.

Add your bird observations to the Flying Eagle Preserve eBird Hotspot.

More Information

For an area map, hunting seasons, permits, fees, rules regarding dogs and area regulations, view FWC's regulations summary brochure for Flying Eagle WMA.