Author: NaturalNorthFlorida.com
It’s Time To Head West Towards The New and Improved Horseshoe Beach Marina!
In the past few years, Horseshoe Beach hasn’t had lots of attention from outdoorsmen who live outside the Natural North Florida region. That’s bad, as it’s a great place to fish—and to relax! This small town, billed as “Florida’s Last Frontier”, is about 25-miles west of Cross City, at the end of CR351. There are …
Need a Scallop Guide? Hire a Guide From River Haven Marina, Steinhatchee
Charter Services and Guides fishing out of River Haven Marina. Whether seeking offshore fishing or inshore adventures, we can help you find the right Captain for your needs. Tim and Shari invite you to call (352) 498-0709 for an Up-to-Date fishing and weather report or to book reservations in one of the many accommodations they have to …
Want To Go Scalloping? Don’t Have A Boat? Rent One At Steinhatchee’s Sea Hag Marina!
The Sea Hag Marina’s twenty-boat rental fleet is made up of 24’ Skiffs. Each is powered by a fuel efficient 4 stroke Mercury 90hp outboard. There is plenty of seating with two large coolers, sturdy dive ladders and bimini tops to keep you in the shade. Complete safety equipment is provided on each vessel and a …
Tips on How to Help a Boater in Need of a Tow
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Tossing a towline to a disabled boat and bringing it back safely to the launch ramp is a time honored act of kindness that recreational boaters have always done for each other. But what happens if the Good Samaritan tossing the line decides to charge for their services? Is there much of …
Fishing Line Perilous for Pelicans
Fishing is an important part of the Florida lifestyle as well as its economy. In spite of the obvious benefits, this leisure-time activity, on occasion, can lead to problems for birds and other wildlife such as sea turtles and manatees. According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologists, monofilament fishing line and fishing …
Lionfish invasion: FWC moves forward with management changes, May 2016
Yes, there are lionfish all over the Gulf of Mexico, including some of the waters off Levy, Dixie, Taylor, Jefferson, and Wakulla Counties. They live in deep waters, but are invasive and should be considered so. Here’s a recent post from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: News Release Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Media …
A Beginner’s Guide to Boating
If you’ve been thinking about getting out on the water, this is the guide for you. Free copies of this Guide are available by clicking HERE No matter if you love the open sea, enjoy the whirl of a reel or just like the wind whipping through your hair, the water is there, waiting for …
Fishermen and Boaters–Do You Know How to Swim?
There are some surprising figures regarding fishing/boating and swimming. Did you know that a large percentage of anglers and boaters don’t know how to swim? And do you know that fishing guides and boat captains who hold U.S. Merchant Marine licenses are not required to know how to swim? Swimming isn’t hard, and there are …
The Wacissa River–An Unspoiled Stretch of Fishy Water in Florida’s Jefferson County
The Wacissa River begins (where else?) but near the village of Wacissa, in southern Jefferson County. As the crow flies, the headwaters are but 20 or so miles from urban Tallahassee, but in terms of time, it may represent centuries. The headwaters are fed by numerous springs, including several with first magnitude flows. Depending on …
Rent a Houseboat–and Have a Suwannee River Adventure
Tired of hotels, motels and even crowded campground? Then consider a houseboat vacation on Florida’s scenic Suwannee River. Consider renting a houseboat from Miller’s Marina in Suwannee. After a quick training session, you get your captain’s papers and are ready to go. The 44-foot houseboat comes complete with flush toilet, shower and full kitchen, and …