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!
2015 Steinhatchee/Keaton Beach Fishing Tournament Schedule
Taylor County is “Tournament Central” for most of the year. Thanks to the folks at the Sea Hag Marina for compiling this information!
Left Something Behind? Cedar Key’s Marina Hardware Is A Good Source For Bait and Tackle
Have you ever arrived at the boat ramp or fishing pier and all of a sudden realized that you’ve forgotten your bait or an important piece of tackle? It’s happened to me on several occasions, and often there’s no solution other than going to a “Plan B”. However, when it happens at Cedar Key, it’s …
Steinhatchee Seafood Festival, April 17 & 18, 2015
Mark your calendars NOW for the 2015 Steinhatchee Seafood Festival, on April 17 and 18. It’s going to be lots of fun, good food, a fishing tournament and a performance by the Kentucky Headhunters. The main venue will be Good Times Marina, located on the “Jena side” of the Steinhatchee River. All net proceeds from …
Surprise, Surprise! — It’s Snook Season On North Florida’s Big Bend
If you remember your Korean War history from high school, you’ll likely recall that the 38th Parallel, or line of latitude, was important because it marked the border between North and South Korea. In Natural North Florida, and in terms of snook fishing, we have an important line of latitude, too. Eons ago, when I …
There’s Still Time To WIn Sea Hag Marina’s 2015 Trout Madness Contest
Winter is the time to catch big trout along our Natural North Florida shoreline. And here’s a special offering from the Sea Hag Marina: Win a $100 gift certificate to Sea Hag Marina (Steinhatchee or Keaton Beach) by simply catching and bringing in the heaviest trout in February or March. Entries must be photographed at …
Looking For A Guided Fishing Adventure in Natural North Florida? Visit Ross Hammock Ranch in Levy County!
Call 352 447 0296 NOW for information or to book your hunting and fishing adventure of a lifetime! Many visitors to our Natural North Florida prefer professionally-guided adventures, especially saltwater fishing. That makes sense for many, as navigating our waters can be difficult, and there’s a decided advantage to fishing with a guide who fishes …
Fish Florida’s Untouched Upper Big Bend Shoreline
Yeah, yeah, yeah. We all know St. Augustine is old. The area surrounding the modern city was first explored in 1513 and it’s grown ever since. But 15 years later, Panfilo de Narvaez arrived in St. Marks, on the Big Bend, with 300 men. What followed there, at the confluence of the St. Marks and …
Hints For Staying Warm (and Healthy) on Wintertime Fishing Trips
Yes, we live in Florida, but cold overcast days are not unheard of. We don’t have many where the mercury drops below 32-degrees for very long, but the combination of dark skies, little sunshine and salt spray can take its toll on our comfort and health. Professional anglers and guides sometimes can’t pick their days, …
S.O.S. (Save Our Sheepshead )
Practicing “catch and release” fishing doesn’t mean you’re a poor angler. What it means is that you care about the future of our fishery and about what your kids and grandkids will be catching after you’ve moved along to other pastures (or fishing holes!). We all remember, or have heard tales of, grand catches of …
Who-Dat Bar & Grille at Good Times Marina, Steinhatchee, Florida–A Good Choice For Lunch or Dinner!
Marina “food” can come in several iterations. At one end of the spectrum, expect to find cans of Vienna sausages, sardines and Saltine crackers. However, at the other, you’ll find quality seafood, sandwiches and even a bar serving quality liquors and beers. Add to that good service by a friendly staff of servers and bartenders, …