Lake Rousseau in West Central Florida is a man made 3,657-acre lake. Three counties surround Lake Rousseau. Levy County to the North. Citrus County to the South and Marion County bounds the East. The Rainbow River and Withlacooche Rivers feed Lake Rousseau. Rousseau is primarily a Bass fishing lake because of the abundance of vegetation and natural cover. Big Bass like this stumpy lake and so do a large variety of other fresh water species. The old river channel cuts through Lake Rousseau to the Inglis Dam and Cross Florida Barge Canal. Fishing is good year round on Lake Rousseau and the Withlacoochee River backwaters.

   While visiting Lake Rousseau and for some strange reason you got tired of fishing, there are a lot of other activities to enjoy that are really close. The Rainbow River in Dunnellon Florida is great for canoeing or kayaking. Crystal River offers restaurants, shopping, Manatee tours, diving, snorkeling, boating and swimming. For a complete list click on the Business links section of this website.