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Local favourite lake · Hernando, Florida

Wade Prairie

Wade Prairie is a lake in Hernando, Florida.

Wade Prairie: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Wade Prairie

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Wade Prairie — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 28.60211, -82.34538. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Wade Prairie full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Wade Prairie yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Wade Prairie?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Wade Prairie?

    Nearby: Chinsegut Wildlife and Environmental Area (sanctuary, 3 km), Fickett Hammock Preserve (sanctuary, 15 km), Withlacoochee State Forest (sanctuary, 19 km), Cypress Lake Preserve (lake, 21 km), Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area (sanctuary, 27 km), Dade Battlefield Historic State Park (sanctuary, 27 km).