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Fishing and Watersports
 Indian
River County offers year-round fishing for a wide variety of species
inhabiting the ocean, inlets, rivers, canals, and lakes.
County waters offer an impressive
array of dive sites and snorkeling areas and an abundance of swimming,
surfing, and windsurfing opportunities.
Charter and party boats are available
for rent. Free public boat launching ramps and ample parking at area
park sites provide easy access to the water.
Boat Rental
Boats of all sizes are available for rent in Indian River County. Vero
Beach: Get the Gaff Charters, 26 Seahorse Lane, (772)562-7247;
B&G Rentals, 2605 49th St., (772) 564-0692; Sebastian:
Sebastian Watercraft Rentals, 1606 Indian River Drive, (772) 589-5560.
Ecologically-Oriented
River Cruises
Sunrise, mid-day and moonlight cruises are available. Arrangements can
also be made for private charters. Sebastian: River Queen, 1606
Indian River Drive, (772) 589-6161; Sterling Casino Lines, 101 George
King Blvd., Suite 3, Cape Canaveral, (407) 784-8558 or (800) 765-5711;
Inlet Explorer, 35 passenger boat, Sebastian Inlet State Park, 9500 S.
A1A, Melbourne Beach, (407) 724-5424; Harbor Princess, 1540 Indian
River Drive, (772) 589-1115.
Diving
Various dive shops promote ecological awareness through safe and
knowledgeable underwater experiences. Daily dive and snorkel
excursions are available. Or, for the experienced diver, rent
equipment and explore the underwater world independently. Vero
Beach: Deep Six Dive & Watersports, 416 Miracle Mile,
772-562-2883; Tropical Connections Dive & Travel, 1951 Old Dixie
Highway, 772-778-8840. Sebastian: Dive Center of Sebastian,
1716 U.S. 1, 772-589-4500.
Fishing
A multitude of in-state and deep-sea fishing opportunities are
available. Vero Beach: Blue Cypress Lake, Middleton's Fish
Camp, 21704 73rd Manor, 772-778-0150; Reel Fun Sportfishing Charters,
6165 60th Court, 772-569-6971; Vero's Tackle & Sportshop, 57 Royal
Palm Blvd., 772-567-6550. Sebastian/Fellsmere: Stick Marsh Bait
& Tackle, 9 S. Mulberry Street, Fellsmere, 772-571-9855; Angler's
Obsession, 1540 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, 772-388-0011.
Charter
Boats
Captain Kidd II, Deep sea fishing, 1606 Indian River Drive,
Sebastian, 772-589-5433; Pattern Setter Charters, 1606 Indian River
Drive, Sebastian, 772-589-0008.
Kayaking/Canoeing
Get a closer look at Indian River County flora and fauna during guided
local and in-state river tours. Rentals for independent exploration
also are available. Vero Beach: Kayaks, Etc. 2626 U.S.1,
(772)794-9900 - tours, rentals, and sales; Adventure Kayaking/Indian
River Marine Sales & Rentals, 3435 Aviation Blvd., (772) 569-5757;
Sebastian: Inlet Marina, Sebastian Inlet State Park, 9500 A1A,
Melbourne Beach, (407) 724-5424.
Hunting and
Fishing Licenses
Hunting and fishing licenses are required. Recreational divers fishing
or trapping marine life must have a saltwater fishing license.
Licenses are available from the county tax collector in Luria's Plaza,
US Highway 1 at 15th Street in Vero Beach and from retail stores that
carry fishing supplies and gear.
Annual hunting licenses for Florida
residents are $12.50; for non-residents, $151.50. A 10-day
non-resident license is $26.50.
Annual freshwater fishing licenses
for Florida residents are $13.50; for non-residents, $31.50. A 3 day
non-resident license is $6.50 and a 7 day non-resident license is
$16.50.
Saltwater fishing licenses for
Florida residents: 1 year, $13.50; 5-year, $61.50. For non-residents,
3-day, $5; 7-day, $16.50; 1-year, $31.50.
Licenses not required for children
under 16, or for anyone over age 65 with proof of Florida residency. |
