Astor Bridge Marina and Lodging
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Astor is indeed a wonderful place to visit; it is still unspoiled and naturally beautiful. Wildlife is amazing in Astor. The osprey is Astor's mascot bird, and you can catch them flying overhead anytime. Other wildlife can been seen regularly... sea otters, manatee, alligators, great blue heron, egret's, water turkeys, sting ray and so much more.
Take a boat ride down the river and you cannot help but unwind and relax. Look up; watch the bald eagle's majestic flight over the beautiful trees. Drift down some winding creeks, through silent hammocks, and crystal springs. Watch an amazing sunset over the St. Johns River. The St. John's River flows north from the swamps west of Vero Beach to Jacksonville. Traversing 310 miles, it is the longest river in Florida. This slow moving river used to be the heart of the region.
In the 1800's settlers would come to Astor via steamboat, most coming to Central Florida to homestead government property.
The St. John's River is high on the list for best statewide fishing sites. It weighs in as fourth best site for catfish and third best site for striped, sunshine, and white bass.
About 5 miles north of Astor, is Lake George. Lake George, the second largest lake in the state is classified as a freshwater lake but has a significant salt content. Numerous salt-water fish and plants can thrive in its waters. The source of the salt are massive underground deposits left from when the St John's River Basin and the land east were part of the Atlantic floor. You will find Lake George topping the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission list of Top 10 Black Bass fishing areas. It is known for its incredible yields of trophy largemouth bass. Astor is centrally located within minutes of the beaches of Daytona and Orlando area these parks including Walt Disney World.
Take a boat ride down the river and you cannot help but unwind and relax. Look up; watch the bald eagle's majestic flight over the beautiful trees. Drift down some winding creeks, through silent hammocks, and crystal springs. Watch an amazing sunset over the St. Johns River. The St. John's River flows north from the swamps west of Vero Beach to Jacksonville. Traversing 310 miles, it is the longest river in Florida. This slow moving river used to be the heart of the region.
In the 1800's settlers would come to Astor via steamboat, most coming to Central Florida to homestead government property.
The St. John's River is high on the list for best statewide fishing sites. It weighs in as fourth best site for catfish and third best site for striped, sunshine, and white bass.
About 5 miles north of Astor, is Lake George. Lake George, the second largest lake in the state is classified as a freshwater lake but has a significant salt content. Numerous salt-water fish and plants can thrive in its waters. The source of the salt are massive underground deposits left from when the St John's River Basin and the land east were part of the Atlantic floor. You will find Lake George topping the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission list of Top 10 Black Bass fishing areas. It is known for its incredible yields of trophy largemouth bass. Astor is centrally located within minutes of the beaches of Daytona and Orlando area these parks including Walt Disney World.
Blackwater Inn MarinaBlackwater Inn Welcomes You Aboard
1950's of the Blackwater Inn
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Storage and Docking along the waterfront of Blackwater Inn Restuarant.
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Ferry Crossing near Georgetown
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Loading Oranges at Oklawaha docks
St. Johns River Original Barge
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