Gores Landing Wildlife Management Area

Managed in cooperation with the Office of Greenways and Trails.

Gores Landing WMA consists of almost 3,000 acres along the Ocklawaha River in eastern Marion County between Gores Landing and County Road 316. This area is a link in the Cross Florida Greenway that conserves native landscapes from Palatka on the St. Johns River to Inglis near the Gulf.

Hunting

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

Fishing

Fishing is permitted year-round. A Florida fishing license is required and can be purchased at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.

Camping

Camping on the area is prohibited.

Recreation

Recreational activities include wildlife viewing, hiking, horseback riding and paddling. However, there are no established trails.

Wildlife

The natural communities on the area are mostly hydric hammocks and flatwoods, and scrub ridges. Wild turkeys, white-tailed deer and wading birds are abundant on this area.

Add your bird observations to the Gores Landing WMA – 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 Gores Landing.