We stopped in here with our 4 & 6 yo who were eager to fish in the area - staff were super…read morefriendly- Let the kids "catch" some of the bait fish in the back and gave a local fish magazine/guide for them to read in the car and see pictures of the local fish. It was the most pleasant car ride for us as they were busy reading and not fighting in the back seat! And they caught 7 little fish between them off the Lake Santa Fe boat ramp!

Asked the lady for a bass bait caster. Was given a cat fishing pole. And they don't give refunds.read more

We signed up for an airboat adventure, and Captain Becca was absolutely fantastic. She was…read moreextremely knowledgeable, engaging, and made the entire experience a lot of fun. This was my first time on an airboat, and it definitely did not disappoint. While I wish we had seen a bit more wildlife, we still got to spot an alligator, a few turtles, and some beautiful ospreys along the way. The music added a really fun energy to the ride and made the experience even more memorable. Overall, I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a unique and exciting adventure.

We had a fabulous time on the airboat tour! It was both relaxing and fun despite the weather being…read morebipolar on the day we went out. It went from a hard downpour to bright sun and heat, and I was so happy that the tour wasn't canceled. We saw beautiful birds and lots of turtle heads amongst the lily pads, but no alligators. We learned that they're timid during the hunting season, so we were prepared to not see them, but I will definitely be back to experience more!

Great February day kayaking with our 35# dog. DJ was spot on knowing that a single kayak would…read morecomfortably fit a person and the dog, We saw lots of bird life along the cypress groves on Lake Sante Fe and enjoyed exploring the canals. Super easy and fun, a great rental.

Today at the Melrose boat launch ramp, I witnessed some truly unacceptable behavior from a local…read morebusiness owner. DJ, from DJ's Kayak and Canoe Rentals, aggressively confronted an elderly couple who were simply trying to load up their boat and leave. DJ had just arrived at the ramp with his trailer of kayaks right as the couple began loading up. It took them less than five minutes, but during that time, DJ loudly berated them, making snide remarks and pressuring them to move their trailer so he could back his in. His tone was hostile, impatient, and completely uncalled for. After the couple drove away, DJ continued to mock them in front of his clients, sarcastically repeating "Welcome to Melrose" and making further rude comments. I can't confirm this part, but I believe I also overheard him say something disrespectful about other kayakers launching nearby, including a comment about someone's service dog. Seeing all this, I felt compelled to leave a review on his business page, because this kind of behavior isn't just unprofessional, it's damaging to the welcoming, respectful atmosphere our community is known for. If someone treats locals this way, I personally don't think they should be supported by the community. Below is the response he gave to my review on Google.

Yeesssssss!, should be your answer, when asked "do you want to go on an airboat?". This was a…read moresuper fun experience for ALL ages. I took my 21 yo little and had an absolute blast! Captain Bill is fun, experienced and knowledgeable about the waterways we traveled. We saw lots of wildlife, learned about boat safety and got to go really fast (my favorite part). Bonus: the Captain is a very kind and conscientious operator and was so respectful to the other boaters around us.

Great experience on the airboat! Bill was a fabulous guide and especially informative about the…read morearea and the sites.

My friends loved the wine tasting cruise. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it! You get 3 whites and…read more3 reds, and they tell you a bit about each wine before pouring. The pours are just the right size, not too little and not too much. You have enough time to finish it before the next one is served, without feeling rushed. You also get a little charcuterie cone that is a nice compliment to the wine. There is also the option to pre-order a larger charcuterie box. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, and the scenery on the tour is great. We saw so many dolphins! The boat is spacious and not crowded, so it is easy to move about if you want to get up and walk around. This was the highlight of our St. Augustine trip.

Booked a trip on Friday morning for the sunset tour that evening. I did the on line booking easily…read more We went for a nice dinner prior to the boat ride so we didn't get any snacks on the boat. The boat was clean and the people at the office were very professional. The crew for the boat were nice and knowledgeable. The Captain was very experienced and knew the route and we never had any issues with standing to get better views. The views were great, the Sahara dust storm made the sunset even more vibrant. We had such a good time. I highly recommend this company.

If I can give it a less than zero, I will. the day of the trip was fine. but the service afterwards…read morewas terrible. they took the trip pictures and get them back to me has been a nightmare. No customer service, whatsoever. really disappointed and disrespectful, due yourselves a good service an use someone else, this people do not care and are not there for you. once they got there monies they are done with you. the worst customer service ever. If you need more info please contact me, I will let you know of the nightmare of using this people.

Took my son out for his 10th birthday along with other son, brother and nephew and we had a good…read moretime. Capt and crew were knowledgeable and great at what they do.

Great time. Great service. We caught 15 different species in one morning.read more

We went out with Tyler three times on our recent trip to Jacksonville. We were staying on the St…read moreJohn's River and had access to a boat, so we wanted someone to show us where and how to fish. Tyler explained that the SJR is hard fishing, with the brackish water. Fishing will be better there in a couple of months when the shrimp come in and the big fish follow, and fishing would be better out of St Augustine, but we had the boat on SJR, so he obliged. The first day we went out on Tyler's boat. He was so helpful, explaining the right tackle, spots, what to look for and how to do it and caught fish. Next day we went out on our own and realized that we needed more help, so we hired Tyler a 2nd time as 'mate'. He went on our boat with us, and supplied all of the tackle and bait. We caught several fish, reds, trout, flounder, catfish. After this 2nd lesson we were successful on our own. At the end of the week we went out of St. Augustine oh his charter and much better fishing - constant action and we brought home trout, redfish, flounder and had an awesome time. My husband has PPA, and Tyler was so very good with him - helping him to catch the big ones. Our group highly recommends Tyler and Last Call Fishing Charter. He grew up in this area and knows his stuff. He is a hard and fast worker, making sure you have fresh bait, the right spots, and every possible chance to catch the big ones. Great fishing skills and people skills! Awesome boat and gear. Go with him and his recommendations, or he will customize a trip for you on his boat or your boat as captain or mate.

Nick and his crew did a great job repainting exterior of our 26 pro-line and bottom job. Full…read moredetail on the inside. Took many years off the boat. Check them out, highly recommended. They took great care of us and the finished product was awesome

I went in for a routine boat repair and quickly felt like I was being taken advantage of. The…read morepricing changed with no clear explanation, and when I questioned the charges, the owner became aggressive and confrontational (He tried to fight me!!) instead of addressing my concerns professionally. This was an uncomfortable and stressful experience. Transparency and customer service were completely lacking. I won't be back and wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.

Bought my Bennington 20 there a few years ago. Been having them do my service regularly. A…read morecouple months ago had some water in one pontoon. Seems like a cap fell off one of the top ports. They emptied out the pontoon and replaced the cap. This past week they did my annual engine tune up. Quickly got the work done and power washed my boat. They also did a repair on my Bimini top that I had accidentally broken. Great repair done at a reasonable cost. Two thumbs up for the service crew. I've had many years of good service there!

Lake Area Watersports always keeps our boat in TOP NOTCH condition so we spend more time on the…read morewater and less time in the shop! Thank you Carrie for always making sure our boat is maintained to the upmost condition!