Steinhatchee Boat Adventures
Scalloping, inshore and nearshore Gulf fishing, and river exploration on Florida's Big Bend. Tow an eligible Surfside center-console to Steinhatchee and launch from a confirmed Surfside launch location for a multi-day fishing weekend.
Waterfront Vacation Rentals
Staying Waterfront? Bring the Boat With You.
Renting a waterfront home or vacation rental in Steinhatchee? A waterfront stay is one of the best ways to experience a Surfside Take-It-Anywhere rental. Launch nearby, bring the boat to your property, and keep it for a multi-day scalloping and fishing weekend instead of renting for only a few hours.
Launch Once
Use a confirmed Surfside launch location near your destination.
Keep It At Your Stay
If your waterfront property has suitable permitted dock access, keep the boat right outside during your trip.
Boat On Your Schedule
Fish at sunrise, cruise to dinner, visit the sandbar or head back onto the water whenever you want.
Before booking, confirm with your Airbnb host, vacation-rental owner or property manager that boat docking is permitted and that the dock and water access are suitable for the vessel.
Why Bring a Boat Here
Why Bring a Boat to Steinhatchee
Steinhatchee is a quiet Big Bend destination famous for scalloping and nearshore Gulf fishing. With your own Surfside center-console, you can hit the scallop flats at first light, fish the nearshore reefs and grass flats, and explore the Steinhatchee River — all from a single multi-day weekend on the water.
Things to Do on the Water
Scalloping, nearshore fishing and river exploration on Florida's Big Bend.
Scalloping
Shallow Gulf flats full of bay scallops in season.
Nearshore Gulf Fishing
Grouper, snapper, sea trout and black sea bass.
River Exploration
Cruise the Steinhatchee River and surrounding coast.
Gulf Flats
Explore miles of remote shallow-water flats.
Weekend Trips
A relaxed destination for couples, groups and families.
Multi-Day Fishing
Stay waterfront and fish scallop season all weekend.
Common Fishing Opportunities
Broad examples of fish commonly targeted in Steinhatchee and nearshore Gulf waters:
Fishing seasons, size limits, bag limits and closed areas change. Always verify current Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regulations before fishing.
Scalloping
Steinhatchee is a premier Big Bend scalloping destination. The shallow Gulf flats off the river mouth hold bay scallops during the open harvest season, making it ideal for multi-day summer weekends.
Steinhatchee is located within one of Florida's regulated bay-scallop harvest zones. Season dates and harvest regulations must be checked with FWC before every trip.
Surfside Launch Locations
Surfside confirms the launch location for each Take-It-Anywhere trip before departure. Available launch locations depend on destination, trip length, parking and current operating conditions.
Surfside will confirm your launch location during trip planning.
Launch availability, parking, fees, regulations and water conditions can change. Surfside confirms the approved launch location and permitted operating area for each Take-It-Anywhere rental before departure. Renters are responsible for following current boating, fishing, wildlife and marine-protection regulations.
Surfside destination guides are trip-planning resources and do not replace charts, onboard navigation, official regulatory information or required pre-rental safety instruction.
Ready to Plan Your Trip?
Your destination, launch location and permitted navigation area are confirmed before your rental.