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!
A Taste of Wakulla County’s Gulf of Mexico Coastline
As fishermen, we typically focus pretty tightly on the task at hand–catching fish. However, the fish we catch and take home (or photograph and release) are sometimes different from the species that we eat at local restaurants. If you’re in Panacea, St. Marks–or any other place in Wakulla County, you’ll likely be fishing in some …
‘Look Around At Shell Mound!’ Article in November 2010 Florida Sportsman magazine.
Whenever anyone asks me to recommend some Gulf fishing waters that are protected from early winter winds, the Shell Mound backwaters north of Cedar Key always seem to top my list. Located about 10 miles north of the town of Cedar Key and halfway to the town of Suwannee, Shell Mound offers visitors not only …
How to Catch Spotted Sea Trout on Florida’s Big Bend
Spotted Sea Trout (cynoscion nebulosus) is probably the most popular game fish in Florida, especially along the Big Bend coastline of Natural North Florida. They are easy to catch using a variety of tackle, and make excellent table fare. A daily individual bag limit of 4 fish in the 15-20″ slot plus one trophy ‘gator’ …
Fall is sea trout season all along Florida’s Big Bend!
Fall and spring are the best times to fish for spotted sea trout in Florida, and our Big Bend coastline from Yankeetown to Panacea has some of the best trout flats in the state. We don’t have just a few fishy spots like other places, but miles and miles of pristine, unspoiled coastline with vast …
Capt. Tommy Thompson, Natural North Florida’s Fishing, Food and Family Events Expert
Capt. Tommy Thompson is a licensed USCG boat captain and outdoor writer. He was previously executive director of the Florida Outdoor Writers Association and as an outdoor journalist specializing in saltwater fishing, he frequently contributes to such magazines as Florida Sportsman and Shallow Water Angler. He currently writes the monthly Big Bend Action Spotter column …
Welcome to Natural North Florida!
Our twelve-county region is rich in natural beauty, geologic wonders, rivers, springs and miles of untouched Gulf of Mexico coastline. And for those of you less inclined to head outdoors, there are events and activities almost every day, and in almost any corner of the region, for visitors of all ages. We hope you’ll enjoy …