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Fishing Update: Our fishing rentals have been reporting quantities of trout and small shark. Rent a Jon Boat to fish the flats or the area between Gulf Harbors and Anclote Key. Come boat or fish with Jon Boat Rentals in the sun and ocean breezes.
We now sell some frozen and live bait


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Go Flats Fishing
Scallop Season Special
July 1 through September 10, 2009

A jon-boat is the perfect boat for scallop season.  We rent boat, motor and trailer special for scalloping.
Call for details 727-481-6786
Open harvest season for bay scallops along Florida's gulf coast begins July 1 and runs through September 10.  State waters in the Gulf of Mexico open to scallop harvest extend from the Pasco-Hernando County line (near Aripeka--latitude 28 degrees, 26.016 minutes North) to the west bank of the Mexico Beach Canal in Bay County (longitude 85 degrees, 25.84 minutes West).  It is illegal to possess bay scallops on water outside open harvest areas.  It is also illegal to land scallops outside open harvest areas.  For example, it would be legal to take scallops from waters off the Hernando County coast, but it would be illegal to dock your boat in Pasco County with the scallop catch onboard.

Recreational harvesters are limited to two gallons of whole bay scallops in the shell, or one pint of bay scallop meat, per day during the open season.  In addition, recreational scallopers may possess no more than 10 gallons of whole bay scallops in the shell, of 1/2 gallons of bay scallop meat, aboard any vessel at any time.  Bay scallops may be harvested only  by hand or with a landing or dig net.  They may not be harvested for commercial purposes.  (from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)

A fishing license is required--follow this link to get your license on line and view the regulations for fishing in Florida.  (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)  Or you can visit a local Walmart store to buy a license.

Click here for Scallop Season Optional Packages

Commune with nature

Enjoying the sandy island beaches and Florida sunsets

Enjoy the white sugar sand beaches and the clear, calm blue water

 

 

 

 

 

ENJOY WHAT FLORIDA HAS TO OFFER

Fish the flats in a Jon Boat

Boat to the barrier islands for "fun in the sun" on pristine beaches

Camping trips to the barrier islands on a Jon boat

Enjoy a Florida sunset

Make your footprints in the sand

Make your own footprints in the sand


Bird Watching


Jon boats are ideal for bird watchers.  These boats can go where others can't.  Anclote Key has many shallow water lagoons and back waters where the birds gather. One example is the Fish Hawk (Osprey) which was almost extinct from the area, but now thrives in these areas.

Fish Hawk or Osprey

Other birds you'll see in the area.

Yellow-crested Night Heron

Yellow-crested Night Heron 

Green Heron

Green Heron

Double Crested Cormorant

Double Crested Cormorant

And many more!

 Bird-of-the-Month

Past Bird-of-the-Month
Double Crested Cormorant
Osprey or Fish Hawk
 
 

Fish-of-the-Month

Past Fish-of-the-Month
Red Fish
Snook
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Summer Hours: Half Day = 5 hours/Full Day = 9 hours
Winter Hours:  Half Day = 4 hours/Full Day = 8 hours
Rates and packages subject to change without notice
Contact Us: (727) 481-6786 or (727)449-7642 or e-mail pmagee4067@hotmail.com

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