The waters of Apalachicola Bay and of the Gulf of Mexico from Carrabelle to Mexico Beach are known to be among the richest in marine life in the world due to the abundance of nutrients carried down the Flint, Chattahoochee, Oclocknee, St. Marks, and Apalachicola Rivers. In short, anywhere the water touches the land, you will find good fishing. Second, scallops in the St. Joseph Bay, which are among the best in the world.
Kids love to go crabbing.
Boiled, grilled, broiled in butter, gathered in gumbo, fried, you can eat shrimp a different way every day of your visit. Usually you need special equipment to harvest shrimp. Luckily there are many area fishermen who will be happy to sell you their catch. Brand new custom 21' Privateer open fishing boat with 175 hp Yamaha Captained by USCG Capt. Both full and half day trips available.