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book a charter and land catches like red fish , grouper , cobia , mackerel and tarpon .
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HERNANDO COUNTY , FL
Launch your next Florida adventures on land and water . Explore paved and forested trails that crisscross preserves and waterways , including a new coastal paddling trail .
Be among the first to experience the new Bayport – Linda Pedersen Paddling Trail . Experience nature up close as you cruise past shorebirds and other wildlife in this scenic saltmarsh habitat . Both launch points , Bayport Park and Linda Pedersen Park , have restrooms , parking and amenities . At 1.7 miles one-way , an optional 1.4-mile Redfish Bayou Loop combines to a possible 4.9-mile round-trip coastal paddling adventure .
Book a charter and land catches like red fish , grouper , cobia , mackerel and tarpon . And , don ’ t miss summer scalloping fun from July 1 to September 24 . As the southern border of Florida ’ s bay scallop harvest range , the Adventure Coast serves up prime waters for grabbing these tasty shellfish . Try out coastal restaurants pleased to cook up your fresh bounty .
Explore miles of trails in the sprawling Croom tract of Florida ’ s third-largest state forest , the Withlacoochee , named one of the “ 10 Coolest Places You ’ ve Never Been in North America .” Power through 2,600 acres of sand pits , hills , groomed and rough terrain on your ATV or dirt bike at the Croom Motorcycle Area . Choose instead to find your way through Croom on marked off-road biking and hiking trails . Look for wildlife , such as white piebald deer , eagles , gopher tortoises and more .
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