Red grouper Bag Limit Changes to 2 on May 7, 2015 in Florida’s Gulf State and Federal Waters

The red grouper recreational bag limit will change from four to two fish per person in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters, excluding Monroe County, on May 7, 2015 This change was approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at its November 2014 meeting. The Commission hopes that this change will …

Fiddler’s Restaurant in Steinhatchee: The Place To See and Be Seen

There’s no hiding out in Steinhatchee if you eat at Fiddler’s Restaurant. You’ll see just about everyone in town at this popular eatery, located at 1306 SE Riverside Drive, known for its great seafood, steaks, cold beer, generous cocktails, and professional service.  Even when the main dining room is busy and the crowd overflows to …

Steinhatchee Scallopalooza–Saturday, June 27, 2015. The “Season” Begins!

Depending on the whims of Florida’s governor and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida’s recreational scallop harvest will begin in late June or on July 1, 2015.  As a prelude to the fun and good eating, the folks at Roy’s Restaurant in Steinhatchee are again sponsoring “Scallopalooza 2015”, a day of music …

Save The Date: 12th Annual Reeling For Kids Fishing Tournament, Steinhatchee, June 5 & 6, 2015

The Doug Johnson Reeling For Kids Saltwater Challenge is the highlight of the tournament year on Natural North Florida’s Big Bend.  The event benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Alachua County and attracts anglers from all over the southeast, including many professional football players who played in the NFL with Doug Johnson, or at …

Water Temperatures Cross The 70-Degree Threshold on Florida’s Big Bend–And The March Fishing Is Great!

This past week (the first week of March 2015), Gulf of Mexico water temperatures finally crossed over the 70-degree mark.  And the BITE IS ON!  All the ports in our regiion (Yankeetown, Waccasassa, Cedar Key, Suwannee, Horseshoe Beach, Steinhatchee, Keaton Beach, Econfina, Aucilla, St. Marks and Panacea) report great catches of spotted seatrout and redfish, …

Kathi’s Krabs Opens Retail Seafood Market in Steinhatchee, March 2015

Before the Willets family opened their seafood market in March, 2015, it was a fairly long trip down the “road to nowhere” (CR361) from Steinhatchee to get some of their fresh crabs and seafood.  Now, with the opening of the new Kathi’s Krabs retail shop on Riverside Drive in Steinhatchee, you can expect the same …

14th Annual Steinhatchee Community Fishing Tournament, March 14, 2015

This is a huge event, and with temperatures moving steadily higher this week, you can expect to see lots of fish (and to have lots of competition!).  In addition to over $3600 in prizes, there’s a raffle that includes donations from local businesses.  The weigh-in is at 4:30PM at the Community Center.  Entry fees ($30 …

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 …

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 …