Fishing and Boating
Our Fishing and Boating expert, Capt. Tommy Thompson, will tell you where the best fishing spots are, what’s biting, and tips on making your fishing and boating trips an exciting adventure!
Heading to Cedar Key, FL With Your Boat? Don’t Forget The Backwaters Near The #4 Channel
Anglers and boaters headed to Cedar Key are sometimes put off by the crowds at the downtown boat basin. Yes, they’re closer to the Gulf of Mexico, and there’s an inside and an outside ramp. If you use the inside ramp, you’ll be in the shallow boat basin and if your boat has a T-top …
Relay For Life Fishing Tournament, Suwannee, FL, March 26, 2016
On March 26, 2016, Suwannee Marina will host the Relay For Life Fishing Tournament at Suwannee, FL. It’s an inshore/offshore/freshwater tournament. Leave the dock at first safe light, and be back for the inshore/freshwater weigh-in at 3PM–or the offshore weigh-in at 4PM. The entry fee is $100 per boat (until March 11; $125 after) and …
Going Fishing or Hunting in Natural North Florida? Don’t Forget Your License!
If you’re heading out to fish (or hunt) in our Natural North Florida region, you’ll likely need a license. That’s especially true if you’re not a Florida resident. Florida’s rules can be complicated, so here’s a quick look at the basics, thanks to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Who needs a recreational …
Steinhatchee Seafood Festival, April 8th and 9th, 2016
Don’t miss this year’s Steinhatchee Seafood Festival! The events, including a live auction, arts & crafts, food, music and a flea market, begins at 6PM on Friday, April 8 at Good Times Motel & Marina. Good Times is located on the south side of the Steinhatchee River, in Jena, at 7022 SW Hwy 358. Parking …
Greg Bishop Memorial Fishing Tournament, Steinhatchee, April 9, 2016
This year’s Greg Bishop Memorial Fishing Tournament is a featured part of the 2nd Annual Steinhatchee Seafood Festival. The festival, hosted by Good Times Motel and Marina, begins on April 8 and the tournament is scheduled for Saturday, the 9th. Expect a big crowd, as there’s $7000-plus in prize money available.
Tour Cedar Key’s Lighthouse, February 20, 2016
It’s Open House time! February 20th from 9am-3pm the Cedar Keys Lighthouse will be open to the public. Seahorse Key Marine Lab will be doing marine ecology interpretations. You can come in your own boat or for a fee, take one of the tour boats from the Cedar Key Marina.
Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Fishing Tournament, February 13, 2016
Anglers–don’t miss this tournament! It’s part of the 8th Annual Fiddler Crab Festival, and with a 1-3PM weigh-in at the Sea Hag Marina, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the events and to grab some great “street eats”. The entry fee is $25 per angler, and there are sizable payouts for the winners. Tickets …
Paddle Natural North Florida’s Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is proud to announce the Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail was awarded designation as a National Recreation Trail during National Trails Day June 4th, 2005. The Big Bend Paddling Trail was one of 37 trails in 23 states to receive this award. National Recreation Trail designation is an honor …
Can You Catch Fish In Natural North Florida? You Betcha!
Our spring fed rivers, coastal creeks and rivers, as well as the inshore and offshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico provide some of the best fishing in the world. Here are a few photos to prove our point. Explore our many coastal communities–Yankeetown, Cedar Key, Suwannee, Horseshoe Beach, Steinhatchee, Keaton Beach, St. Marks and …
Head to Natural North Florida For Great Paddling Adventures!
Here’s a quick look at some of the great paddling in Natural North Florida!