fishing
Fish Suwannee Town and the Mouth of the Suwannee River
The Suwannee River is the second largest river in Florida, flowing from Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp to the Gulf of Mexico. At the Gulf, the river serves as the boundary between Levy and Dixie counties, on Florida’s Big Bend. This part of our Nature Coast is secluded, and therefore offers some excellent angling without the hustle …
Investigate the Inside of Cedar Key’s Islands and Find Seatrout and Redfish
All too often anglers spend lots of time circling the islands near Cedar Key, failing to realize that on higher tides that there’s enough water inside the islands to float small boats and paddlecraft. Two examples are Atsena Otie Key and Snake Key, located due south of the boat basin at the end of SR24. …
Catch More Fall Fish on Florida’s Big Bend, Rig “Carolina Style”!
From Capt. Rick Burns: This week I’ll share one way of how to go about catching our sometimes sluggish Autumn fish with live or cut bait. I love the thrill and challenge of fooling fish with plugs and artificial lures. But, when these times can render some fish “lockjaw lethargics”, you sometimes have to revert …
Expect Great Fall Fishing Action at Cedar Key’s Seahorse Reef
Seahorse Reef, a ridge of shallow bottom that lies due south of the town of Cedar Key in Levy County, is no secret to Big Bend fishermen. The “reef” is often overlooked as the ride from the downtown boat ramp in Cedar Key can be a rough one on windy fall days. However, weather fronts …
Boating With Your Dog–Some Helpful Hints
From Millers Boating Center: Tips for Safe Boating with Your Dog Want to take your furry friend boating? I mean why not. You love to boat so of course you want to bring your dog along. Before bringing them along, make sure to follow our safety tips to ensure your pet’s adventure is a safe …
Come to Steinhatchee For Some Great Paddling–and Fishing!
We’ve come full circle. Now, modern interpretations of eons-old paddle craft are the latest rage when it comes to fishing. Many are as simple as rafts and others, like Hobie’s Master Angler 12, are fitted with modern conveniences like cozy seats, pedal or electric drives, depth sounders, and even live wells. But no matter your …
Steinhatchee is all about recreational fishing!
Steinhatchee is all about recreational fishing. Just a short drive from US19/98, this one-ramp fishing village sits at the mouth of the Steinhatchee River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico between Cedar Key and St. Marks. What’s between Cedar Key and St. Marks? Not much—thus the popularity of Steinhatchee to anglers from far and …
A Day at the Beach? Or a Day at the Bars? Go Fishing at Keaton Beach in Taylor County, Florida
Yes, there’s a small beach at Keaton Beach. However, that small stretch of sand isn’t what brings folks from all over the state to this small Taylor County coastal town in March. It’s the bars—and not the drinking kind. Anglers understand the concept of ‘structure’ and the rugged shoreline to the northwest of Keaton (Locals …
Try Yankeetown For An “Old Florida” Fishing Experience
As winter comes to an end at Yankeetown and southern Levy County, game fish move from the confines and protection of the Withlacoochee River and it’s feeder creeks into the bays. There, they await the first appearance of bait fish and pause to enjoy the warmth of the dark bottom of Waccasassa and Withlacoochee Bays. …
Bill’s Fish Camp, Suwannee, FL–A Taste of Old Florida on The Suwannee River
If you’re headed towards Suwannee to do some fishing, consider staying at Bill’s Fish Camp and Motel near the end of CR349 in Levy County. Located on a canal just off the main Suwannee River, you’ll have good access to some great saltwater and freshwater fishing. Here are some of the particulars: Rooms have a …