Taylor County
Shands 12th Annual Fishing For Kids Trout Tournament, Steinhatchee, FL–4/23/16
The 2016 Fishing For Kids Trout Tournament has a guaranteed $2500 payout, which isn’t bad for a $100 per boat entry fee. And there should be plenty of trout to be caught swarming the Taylor County flats off Steinhatchee. The tournament benefits UF Health Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, so even if …
Spring Warrior Fish Camp, A Great Destination on Taylor County, Florida’s Gulf Coast
Spring Warrior Fish Camp is one of the few “real” fish camps still remaining on Florida’s Gulf coast. Located about 15 miles from Perry, it sits on Spring Warrior Creek, just a short run by boat from some of the best trout and redfishing anywhere in Florida.
15th Annual Steinhatchee Community Fishing Tournament, 3/12/16
I’ve always enjoyed fishing the Steinhatchee Community Tournament. It occurs at a great time of year, and anglers typically find lots of species, lots of action, and have lots of fun! I can’t fish this year. I’ll be representing Visit Natural North Florida at Canoecopia in Madison, Wisconsin (probably in the cold and snow!) with …
2016 Trout Madness at Steinhatchee’s Sea Hag Marina Ends 3/31
There’s just one more month to enter and win the Sea Hag Marina’s February/March Trout Madness Contest! Just catch a big trout, have it weighed and photographed back at the marina by an employee, and be eligible to win a $100 Sea Hag Gift Certificate. There’s no entry fee, and you can enter once a …
Steinhatchee Seafood Festival, April 8th and 9th, 2016
Don’t miss this year’s Steinhatchee Seafood Festival! The events, including a live auction, arts & crafts, food, music and a flea market, begins at 6PM on Friday, April 8 at Good Times Motel & Marina. Good Times is located on the south side of the Steinhatchee River, in Jena, at 7022 SW Hwy 358. Parking …
Greg Bishop Memorial Fishing Tournament, Steinhatchee, April 9, 2016
This year’s Greg Bishop Memorial Fishing Tournament is a featured part of the 2nd Annual Steinhatchee Seafood Festival. The festival, hosted by Good Times Motel and Marina, begins on April 8 and the tournament is scheduled for Saturday, the 9th. Expect a big crowd, as there’s $7000-plus in prize money available.
Steinhatchee Fishing Tournament Schedule, 2016
Thanks to the folks at the Sea Hag Marina, here’s a listing of the 2016 Fishing Tournaments at Steinhatchee, in Taylor County, Florida. Check your browser and our fishing blog as the year progresses for more information on individual tournaments!
Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Fishing Tournament, February 13, 2016
Anglers–don’t miss this tournament! It’s part of the 8th Annual Fiddler Crab Festival, and with a 1-3PM weigh-in at the Sea Hag Marina, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the events and to grab some great “street eats”. The entry fee is $25 per angler, and there are sizable payouts for the winners. Tickets …
Trolling For Trout–A Favorite Big Bend Wintertime Fishing Technique
Many of the Gulf-facing creeks along our Big Bend coastline are as wide and deep as our smaller rivers. Three good examples are Barnett and Dan May creeks, in Levy County near Suwannee, and Dallus Creek, in Taylor County. And slow-trolling lures, especially MirrOlures, is a time-tested method used by local anglers to catch fat …
Taylor County’s Dallus Creek Is On Fire–With Spotted Seatrout, January 2016
Almost like clockwork, and on yearly basis, seatrout seem to head into Dallus Creek and the “trout holes” there. It’s usually after the first few days of cold weather, and no one seems to understand the dynamics of this excellent fishing spot. For the most part, Dallus Creek is shallow, but there are a couple …