Red Drum (Common Name:Redfish)
Red drum are one of Florida’s most popular sport fish and the state’s most widespread estuarine fish. During spawning season redfish use special muscles rubbing against their air bladder to produce a “drumming” sound for which they are named.
Gulf Flounder
Gulf flounder lie on the bottom often partially covered by sand or mud waiting for a prey to come near and then strike suddenly. Bottom fishing with a jig and live or cut bait can be effective…
Gag Grouper
Adults inhabit rocky bottoms, reefs and drop-off walls in water over 60 feet deep. Live fish or dead cut or whole bait are used. Grouper make very tasty meals.
Black Sea Bass
Black sea bass are structure-loving fish and are associated with reefs and rubble found offshore.
Looking for a Red Snapper Charter from Steinhatchee? Contact Big Bend Charters!
If you don’t have a passel of fishing partners, Capt. Brian Smith of Big Bend Charters in Steinhatchee has just the deal for you. Brian occasionally has extra fishing spots aboard his comfortable 32-foot, twin-Suziki-powered catamaran and makes special prices to individual anglers in order to fill that space. An upcoming ‘deal’ is on Friday, …
Spotted Sea Trout
Now THIS is a Largemouth Bass!
Springtime Fish Species Showing Up At Cedar Key–En Masse!
According to local Cedar Key guide, Capt. Jimbo Keith, Spanish mackerel, cobia and tarpon are making an early appearance at Cedar Key. Jimbo fishes from Cedar Key’s downtown boat basin, but many of the areas he’s finding fish can easily be accessed from Suwannee, Shell Mound, or the public boat ramp up the Waccasassa River. …
CEDAR KEY GUIDE–Comprehensive Eco-Tourism Guide!
Take a look at this! CEDAR KEY GUIDE is the most comprehensive Eco-Tourism Guide to Cedar Key ever published–anywhere! You’ll find information on kayaking from “Tom Yakker” Tom Liebert and on-the-water information from Capt. Doug Maple. There’s also information on local marine life, events, maps and links to information about this “gem” of a coastal …
Visit The Area’s Newest Outdoor Outfitter and Tackle Shop–Mangrove Creek Outfitters in Chiefland
If you’ve not yet discovered Mangrove Creek Outfitters in Chiefland, take a drive over and meet Robert Hornsby, the owner. Robert’s a long-time angler and hunter and has put together a great shop. You’ll find a complete selection of Yeti Coolers, GULP! baits, Costa del Mar Sunglasses and even a Shipoke Skiff in the boatyard. …