Shell Foods in Guana
By Bidz Dela Cruz Along the north shoreline of the Guana River dam could be found the best crabbing in Northeast Florida. Intently looking, you will recognize some elaborate crabbing rigs comprised of running a horizontal main line from stake to stake. Tied multiple bait lines spaced evenly run the main line. It’s easy to attract crabs, just put in a piece of fresh mullet, ladyfish or pogy to get them chewing. A chunk of chicken is another favorite bait of these crabs which is a lot more easier to produce. Once all the baits are in place, a sharp eye will detect a slight disturbance of a bait...
Waterfowl Excitement in Guana
By Bidz Dela cruz When viewed from a helicopter, you will immediately know that the appeal of Guana Lake is not limited to fishing. There is good waterfowl hunting here and seasonal opportunities to gather crabs and shrimp as well. Guana is fortunately one of the few publicly accessible waterfowl hunting areas in Northeast Florida. September is marked here as an early teal and wood duck hunting season but the regular hunting season begins in November. Hunters are required to check in and out of the Six Mile Landing located off of A1A. Do not bring your retriever as a hunting companion during...
Navigation Tips in Guana
By Bidz Dela Cruz The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) limits the maximum horsepower on Guana Lake at 10. This means no jet- or air-propelled watercraft are permitted. Nevertheless, it’s a great place for johnboats or paddle craft, such as canoes and kayaks. Many species of water birds inhabit the northern end of the lake and there is no better way to cruise smoothly than with a canoe or kayak. If you happen to paddle into the turf of a bull aligator, you may want to alter course since these have been known to stand their ground, especially during the breeding season. It...
Experiencing Guana
By Bidz Dela Cruz The open bay of Guana Lake is abundant with mullets, and they can sometimes appear as if they were trying to become flyingfish in an effort to escape the salt water lake. Anytime in August, you can chance upon some great catch such as a nice black drum or an upper-slot red. Just allow Guana Lake to surprise you. Indeed a great area to fish plus a surrounding of spectacular view and great hiking site. The main peninsula provides hiking and horseback riding trails that weave through coastal oak hammocks, palmetto flats and pine forest. Some lead to observation towers which provide...
