This is a cool pier to sit out and relax on, the spectator fee is free so no need to whip out the…read morewallet for an evening on the pier, unless you want to fish. There is a store directly on the pier to rent fishing gear and get bait and there is also a restaurant on the pier that you can get a cocktail from and just relax. The atmosphere was so nice! I will be going back

Nice pier. We didn't fish because no one was catching. But it was beautiful. Wish there was a…read morewalkway besides going through restaurant.

Awesome time fishing at Daytona Beach. Captain Corey and Melissa made for an awesome day on the…read morewater catching snapper and even the occasional shark! Couldn't have asked for a better outing, they take care of everything from start to finish - I highly recommend this charter if in the area

A first class operation! We had a great time and a great catch with Corey and Melissa! They put you…read moreON the fish!!! 1000% recommendation to all! Thank you guys! Couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Great boat and friendly crew! Taught us first timers what we needed to know and helped us out when…read moreneeded. Entire family had a great time!

The crew was great. I took my grandpa, who has limited mobility and uses a walker, everyone was so…read morehelpful and accommodating. We had a great time, and if we had longer here in Florida, I would definitely take him again.

This is not a picnic spot. There was 1 gazebo with 2 tables and it smelled like fresh pee. I have 2…read morelittle ones and that was not gonna happen with the kids. Its right under the bridge in the middle of the canal, which was cool. And a lot of people were there to boat and fish, which might be a good opportunity if you do one of those things. But if you don't, i would avoid it altogether.

Went here for a free place to put a kayak in the water for some basic paddling. This park has good…read moreparking and easy access to boat ramps on the east and west sides of the strip. Bathrooms and fishing docks are also available here. If you're kayaking, I suggest paddling southwest of the park for some better scenic and clam areas. The Halifax River can be quite busy with boat traffic BTW.

I've paddled the Emerald Cut a few times now. Initially I didn't like the idea of paying to launch…read moremy own paddleboard. However, it's only $10 now that I have my own life jacket (saving me additional cost of $5 to use one of theirs, as required). Well worth the low cost for some soul-enriching, communing with nature. I have never made a reservation. I normally arrive around 10:30, most recently on a Friday. Parked for free on Baptist Camp Rd. Just a bit of a walk from there with my inflated paddleboard, but I don't mind the extra exercise. You can unload your stuff closer, if preferable. There are port-a-potties available. You can count on there being a line in the check-in office. Various recreation supplies are available there for purchase. The process moves reasonably enough. A reservation will guarantee your entrance, however, and possibly aide quicker personal info collection. I always plan to do the Emerald Cut in roughly 3 hours round-trip, allowing myself several stops to enjoy the surroundings. You do run into (quite literally at times) novice paddlers along the way, which can be a bit tricky, yet not a real nuisance for me. In general, there's friendliness along the waterway. Slighty rowdy, party vibes in some spots, but also opportunities for solace and zen in various nooks. Encountering wildlife, fragrant elderberry, and other captivating flora along this stretch is always gratifying. It's a popular recreation destination for good reason.

Many tourists don't realize Florida is home to stunning crystal-clear spring rivers--perfect for…read moreswimming, kayaking, and tubing aka "hidden gems". My Hubby and I love kayaking, so we booked an excursion months in advance for Rock Springs through TripAdvisor. Our Tour Operator was Get Up And Go Kayaking located at Kings Landing in Apopka, FL. I LOVE saying Apopka ;) The good news: Apopka is a quick 1 hour drive from Orlando. Make sure you don't miss the turn to King's Landing, because the entrance is located on a narrow dirt road. You must drive past Kelly Park (which fills up fast). There is a Park Ranger located here who will guide you to King's Landing. As you get closer and if you see a parking spot, grab it! Check in is located in the Cabin like office where you will have to sign a waiver. If you do not want to take a clear bottom, guided Kayak tour, you can either rent or BYO Kayak versus taking a semi private, clear, guided kayak tour. NOTE: ONLY use their Sunscreen/lotion which is provided at no cost. It protects the wildlife and the Springs. We wanted the full experience as we have previously enjoyed renting clear Kayaks. Our guide for the morning was: Megan, who was fantastic! Full of energy, information and helpful tidbits about the Springs and its human and wildlife inhabitants. Our group was small and capped at 10. We paddled through both narrow and open stretches, and stopped to swim in the warm, crystal-clear water. One highlight was a banyan tree with an 8-foot natural "jump hole"--such a cool experience! It was a serene, memorable day, and fun fact: this is the very spring featured in the Visit Orlando commercials! Yeah, definitely take a day away from crowded Orlando to relax and enjoy Mother Nature! You will Thank Me ;)

We had an awesome time on Bloodline. Paul the owner was able to make a last minute run for us and…read moreJason our captain was great. A super bright young man and extremely hard worker. We were on the king mackerel early but when they stopped biting he was concerned that everyone in our group wasn't going to get a fish - so we moved about a half hour to troll a different reef and ended up getting everybody on the boat a good fish. Barracuda and more king mackerel. The boat is big - spacious and plenty of beanbags to lounge on while your making way to and from the fishing grounds. Back at the dock Paul was there to greet us and make sure the fish were cleaned and that we had a good trip. You can't go wrong with Bloodline. They are a great group of guys.

The most hospitable family in the industry! Captain Paul is wonderful as are his sons to help out…read more We took a day trip 40 miles out for my 30th birthday. Even though I got sick a few times (I'm super sensitive to motion sickness) I had the best time! I would do it over and over again if in could!

Great little shop with a nice selection of equipment and tackle. The service was top notch and the…read morestaff was super helpful

E&J Bait & Tackle should be called visit us once and we got ya for life…read more The selection of gear/merchandise is amazing. The prices blow bass pro/Amazon away: trust me, I'm new to this sport so I have been paying attention and spending most every day lately! This couple took over an hour and half last night to set my family up with the PROPER gear! Bass Pro did not and truly set us up for failure. E&j ( the owners ) stayed over an hour past closing time to reload 4 reels with the proper line) and educate my kids on knot techniques, how to load hooks, fish in general and operate the reel! The selection of merchandise and quality of the gear is amazing. You can buy bait from anyone--Why? Support those that enrich our economy and treat all that visit them with respect and trueness. This family gave mine attention, education, and respect. For that, they have earned ours in return. Please visit them, give them one opportunity to win your business. Buy your gear, tackle, pole or next reel. The prices are very competitive but most uplifting feature--they come with unlimited educational sessions and if by chance you mess it up--pop it in the back of you vehicle and go say hello....I bet they can help fix it---try that anywhere else. Gratitude is everything! To bad the fish didn't feel the same way ( ha ha) maybe next time...

Wow! Just wow! Captain Mike took us out for a five hour charter on Father's Day. In the first five…read moreminutes, we started hooking huge amberjacks. We caught our limit so quickly, so we switched gears and started trolling. We caught a huge barracuda, 2 1/2 bonita (something ate the other half as we reeled it in), and a king mackerel. We also caught a huge red snapper, which we weren't allowed to keep, but even that was amazing. It was a beautiful fish and he performed first aid on it before releasing it to guarantee its survival. Who does that? Respect! We actually called it. We had plenty of keeper fish, so he headed back in. Captain Mike fileted the fish we were keeping and even brought us to the restaurant next door (Boondockers) and asked them to cook our fish for us. The amberjacks were delicious! Thanks Capitan Mike for the best Father's Day ever!

This was our third year going out with Captain Mike and crew. I have to say it was as good this…read moretime as every time before. Always have a great time with Captain Mike. We have brought 4 children each time to go out and Captain Mike caters to them like no other. We've been out on many other charters and Captain Mike smashes the competition 10 to none. Always catch a ton of fish; always pointing out sights along the ride and did I mention your busy catching fish non stop? Highly recommend this charter above all others in the local Daytona/Port Orange/New Smyrna area. One of the most friendliest men you'll ever meet as well. Thanks Captain Mike for always arising to the challenge.

Being on a boat Seeing the water…read moreGoing at high speeds not too high Feeling the water rising and the boat coming up and down a small amount

I highly recommend Captain Andrew! This was our second trip with him and we have had a great time…read moreboth trips. He is flexible in scheduling and knowledgeable about the area. We love the sandbar area and looking for shells.