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Looking For “Dallas Creek” in Taylor County? Try Spelling It, “Dallus”!
Don’t ask me, but Dallus Creek’s name is spelled with a “u” and not an “a”. I’ve never seen it done that way, so I suspect someone went to Texas, had a bad time, and came home to “dis” the Texans! No matter, Dallus Creek is located between Steinhatchee and Keaton Beach, Fl. It starts …
Florida’s 2015 Recreational Scallop Season to Close 9/24, But Don’t Despair!
In early June, the “buzz” along Florida’s Nature Coast is all about recreational scalloping. The season usually opens the last Saturday in June, and folks at our Big Bend ports gear up for a busy season. This year’s season was no exception, and limits of bay scallops just kept coming in, almost to the end …
Have An October Adventure On Taylor County, Florida’s Flats
Taylor County doesn’t have the “flats market” cornered. In fact, on the Big Bend we have just one huge grass flat along our Natural North Florida coast. . Taylor County’s 40-mile stretch, from Steinhatchee north to mouth of the Aucilla River, is just a fraction of the available fishing territory. And, if I had to …
Tips For Successful Scalloping During Rainy Season on Florida’s Big Bend, 2015
In the late summer, water visibility can hinder and slow the harvest of bay scallops. This year, they’re plentiful along our coastline, but are often hard to see. We’ve had more than our fair share of rain on the Big Bend, too. Mornings have been calm, but with high humidity and high air temperatures, thunderstorms …
Real Homemade Biscuits, EVERY DAY, at Lynn-Rich Restaurant in Steinhatchee, Florida
Yes, Steinhatchee, like the rest of Taylor County, is busy in the summer months. That’s when hordes of eager snorkelers invade the small Gulf-side community in search of bay scallops. Motels are full, boat ramps crowded, marinas busy and the waits at local restaurants can be long. But despite the bustling tourist season, a hearty …
2015 Taylor County Fall Trout Tournament, September 19
With a guaranteed payout (cash and prizes) of $3000, the
Boat Rentals at St. Marks and Steinhatchee on Florida’s Natural North Florida Gulf Coast
Not everyone has a boat (AKA a hole in the water in which to pour money!). And not everyone needs to have a boat if they only use it a couple of times each year. Florida’s recreational bay scallop season, running from June to September each year, is the perfect time to rent a boat …
Stop by The Nut Hut–Steinhatchee’s Source For Boiled Peanuts and Fresh Veggies
You don’t have to be tired of fresh seafood to have a craving for fresh vegetables and fruit. And nothing goes better with a cold beverage than some of the Nut Hut’s famous boiled peanuts. The Nut Hut is located about a half-mile north of the CR361 curve at Roy’s Restaurant, in Steinhatchee. …
Going Scalloping On Our Natural North Florida Gulf Coast? Plan Ahead!
Participating in Florida’s bay scallop harvest (see: Bay Scallops: The Gulf of Mexico’s Tastiest Treat) is lots of fun, but before you head out the door and head to Steinhatchee, Keaton Beach, or St. Marks (all in Natural North Florida!), you’re advised to do some preliminary planning. Other than the “simple stuff”, like having your …
Florida Marine Fisheries Seeks Angler Input, Steinhatchee, July 20, 2015
Do you have ideas about how Florida’s marine fisheries should be managed? The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to hear from you. Whether you are a seafood aficionado who wants priority placed on getting fish to the dinner plate, a recreational fisher who prefers to catch and release or a commercial fisher …