River photos.

[Jake Smith]

I can't wait until I finish putting new truck engine in, so we can get back on the river; so peaceful and pretty, gonna do some serious fishing this time.

 

[Jake Smith]

Marie enjoys the river.

Leo and Foxy loving it, now we have two more rescue dogs to take out on a boat ride.

 

[Marie Mallory]

I can't wait till we take Getty and Maisie down the river. Need the truck to put boat in. I don't let my van do steep ramps.

 

[Jake Smith]

I'm way closer to heading down river now that the truck is running right, just waiting on the brake booster, coming Sunday.

This photo was Molly's last river ride before she passed; miss her and Becky too.

 

[Jake Smith]

I can't wait till we take Getty and Maisie down the river. Need the truck to put boat in. I don't let my van do steep ramps.

Gonna be fun.

 

[Kate Ellery]

What fish do you have in the river @Jake Smith it looks very nice country

We dont have rivers where we live ,we’ve got bays and the ocean ….where I lived prior to meeting hubs in 1986 there was a river close by and we had nasty mosquitos everywhere ,as well as midges that would bite and cause extreme itching

The most known river fish was the Murray cod , however a pest fish called European carp…was introduced to the river to control some sort of creature ( I’ve forgotten what it was ) and it’s killed off most of the native fish being the Murray Cod .


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Please remember that Carp are considered a pest species in Australia and highly prevalent in the River Murray. If you catch one, do not return it to the water. It must be destroyed and disposed of….. they can be used as yabby bait.

 

[Yvonne Smith]

What is a yabby, @Kate Ellery ?

 

[Jake Smith]

What fish do you have in the river @Jake Smith it looks very nice country

We dont have rivers where we live ,we’ve got bays and the ocean ….where I lived prior to meeting hubs in 1986 there was a river close by and we had nasty mosquitos everywhere ,as well as midges that would bite and cause extreme itching

The most known river fish was the Murray cod , however a pest fish called European carp…was introduced to the river to control some sort of creature ( I’ve forgotten what it was ) and it’s killed off most of the native fish being the Murray Cod .


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Please remember that Carp are considered a pest species in Australia and highly prevalent in the River Murray. If you catch one, do not return it to the water. It must be destroyed and disposed of….. they can be used as yabby bait.

We have a lot of different types here in the Sante fe river. We still love ocean fishing which is less than two hours away from us, it's the best of both worlds.

Largemouth bass for one.






Santa Fe River fishing is a must for fishing enthusiasts seeking a serene and picturesque experience. Located in the heart of Florida, this river offers diverse wildlife and mild winter temperatures, making it an ideal year-round fishing destination. Peak seasons in the spring and fall provide the perfect opportunity to catch bass, catfish, and sunfish. The river's peaceful atmosphere and nearby amenities, including campgrounds and hiking trails, make it an excellent choice for a family fishing trip or weekend getaway. Don't forget your fishing license and gear for a memorable fishing in the Santa Fe River adventure. Prioritize safety and enjoy the beauty of this natural gem.

Sante Fe also holds quality black crappie averaging 13 to 15 inches, and many reaching lengths closer to 16 to 19 inches.







The fish populations of the Santa Fe River with such physical aspects as its underground channel, substantial subterranean drainage, and low chlorinity. Recorded from the river and its tributaries are 60 species of fishes representing 21 families and 13 orders. Pertinent life history notes are given for many of the species, including one species nearly endemic to the river, Micropterus notius.

The derivation of the ichthyofauna is suggested; 25 species comprise an element widespread to the north, 18 to the southeast; 8 species are typically Floridian, and 8 species are from marine waters. Euryhaline species in the Santa Fe are generally restricted to the portion of the river downstream from the underground channel. A new term is proposed, dihaline, to describe those species that maintain breeding populations in both fresh and marine waters.

 

[Kyng]

Lovely photos!

Thanks for sharing .

 

[Jake Smith]

Lovely photos!

Thanks for sharing .

You're very welcome, Kyng.

 

[Jake Smith]

Here's a couple more Sante fe photos, a "pretty" little river house.



Look at all the turtles sunning, that day. About a dozen, or so.

 

[Kate Ellery]

What is a yabby, @Kate Ellery ?

https://rivers.dwer.wa.gov.au/species/cherax-destructor/

@Yvonne Smith

 

[Marie Mallory]

https://rivers.dwer.wa.gov.au/species/cherax-destructor/

@Yvonne Smith

In Georgia, we called them crawfish.

 

[Jake Smith]

Vacuumed boat today, and cleaned it up a little, purrs like a kitten and ready for a river ride.

 

[Kate Ellery]

Brisbane river ( Queensland ) taken by me at 5 am this morning, this is about 1.5 km out of the city .

It has a city cat water ferry ….and several stops along the river to pick up drop off passenger’s

 

[Kate Ellery]

Same river in daylight

 

[Kate Ellery]

 

[Jake Smith]

Brisbane river ( Queensland ) taken by me at 5 am this morning, this is about 1.5 km out of the city .

It has a city cat water ferry ….and several stops along the river to pick up drop off passenger’s

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"Beautiful photos", Kate, what kind of camera did you use, it is really clear pictures, nice.

 

[Kate Ellery]

My old phone ….ive only got a standard iPhone 12 ~ hubs has a professional model 12- simply because that model works with his hearing aids , his phone … takes clearer photos than mine
@Jake Smith

 

[Kate Ellery]

Queensland is tropical …altho it’s not bad up here being summer ….it gets huge storms and downpours resulting in severe floods of the Brisbane river , there used to be quite a few floating cafes on the waters edge , I don’t see any from here …so I’m not sure if they were ever replaced as they floated away and smashed into the bridge pylons and ended up just floating down the river like rubbish
I’m not even sure how long the river is ….we've never stayed this close to the city / river before , it would be out of our budget to stay in rented accommodation in this vicinity ….