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Clearwater Real Estate Agent shares Favorite Freshwater Boating and Fishing in Pinellas County

Pinellas County, FL Parks - Freshwater Boat Docks

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Freshwater Boating in our Backyard:

"Pinellas County, Florida  has three popular FRESHWATER public boat docks and boat launching facilities along Lake Tarpon and Lake Seminole for those Pinellas County area residents that enjoy fishing, waterskiing, jet skiing, kayaking, canoeing and more...

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About Lake Tarpon: We are blessed to have Lake Tarpon located in Northern Pinellas County. This large popular freshwater lake is 5 miles long and one mile wide and is 8 to 12 feet deep on average so it can handle powerboats, jet skis as well as canoes and kayaks.   

About Lake Seminole: This a large freshwater lake is found in the center of Pinellas County - close to the cities of Largo, Seminole and Pinellas Park.
Lake Seminole was actually created in the 1940s and has been used extensively since then for boating, skiing and fishing.

About Pinellas County Freshwater Boating Facilities:

A. L. Anderson Park - located at 39699 US Highway 19 North Tarpon Springs, Florida

  • This 123 acre Pinellas County Park is on Lake Tarpon;
  • Open 24 hours a Day;
  • Restroom Facilities Available;
  • Public Boat Dock & Launching facility;

John Chestnut Sr. Park - located at 2200 East Lake Road Palm Harbor Florida

  • This 255 acre Pinellas County Park is adjacent to Lake Tarpon;
  • Open Sunrise to Sunset - times vary based on seasons;
  • Restroom Facilities Available;
  • Public Boat Dock and Launching Facility;

Lake Seminole Park - located at 10015 Park Boulevard Seminole Florida

  • This 250 acre Pinellas County Park is on Lake Seminole;
  • Open Sunrise to Sunset - times vary based on seasons;
  • Restroom Facilities Available;
  • Public Boat Dock and Launching Facility;

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Pinellas County Costs to use Boating Facilities:

Since late 2003 the county implemented a $5 per day Boat Trailer Parking Fee or if you are a frequent boater you may opt for the $100 annual pass. Otherwise the parks are FREE.

There is a Kiosk like the one pictured here at A.L. Anderson Park for you to pay your trailer parking fee. 

Fishing in Pinellas County - You need a Florida Fishing License

Did you know that regardless of where you're fishing or what you're fishing for you need a license to fish in Florida.

Freshwater or Saltwater Licenses are currently $13.50 for one or $25.50 for a 1 year license for both Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing for Florida Residents. More about Pinellas County Fishing Licenses

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Comments

All of these parks sound like great places to spend an afternoon picnicking or out on the boat having fun.  We really enjoy reading your posts about the Tampa area.
Posted by Rita Taylor | Sanford NC Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Sanford North Carolina (None) over 4 years ago

Did someone said jest skies? I am coming. :)

Posted by Camarillo CA Real Estate Agent/ Mana Tulberg (805 County Real Estate) over 4 years ago
Cyndee this is a great piece.  Can you show us where to catch the fish that are 1. edible.  2. big enough to keep.  (besides the grocery or fish market)
Posted by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL) over 4 years ago
Excellent Info!!  We are FRESH WATER BOATERS and appreciate all that information.  It's amazing how you'll drive all the way to Pinellas County for GREAT BOAT RAMPS and BEAUTIFUL PARKS!!  We've experienced Lake Tarpon and the boat ramps are really nice, parks are clean and beautiful.  The kids love all the awesome playground equipment on top of it all!!  THANKS for sharing!!
Posted by Real Estate Specialist | Brandon, FL | Susie Roscoe (Signature Realty Associates) over 4 years ago
Cyndee, your fishing licenses are so cheap ! Amazing what different parts of the country charge.
Posted by Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor-Realtor® Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams-Ann Arbor) over 4 years ago
Cyndee: Nice! You just have so much information to share. Keep it coming!
Posted by Paula Henry, Realtor® | Indianapolis Real Estate | 317-605-4174 (Home to Indy Team @ Sycamore Group Associates) over 4 years ago
Great info and pics!  You always do your localism posts so organized!
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) over 4 years ago
Rita - thanks for stopping by - glad you can enjoy our beautiful parks online :-)   
Posted by Cyndee Haydon 727-710-8035 Clearwater Beach Short Sales | Condos & Homes (Charles Rutenberg Realty) over 4 years ago
Mana - yep - jet skiis are popular here. Attach it to the RV when you come (tee hee hee)
Posted by Cyndee Haydon 727-710-8035 Clearwater Beach Short Sales | Condos & Homes (Charles Rutenberg Realty) over 4 years ago
Chris - Thanks for the kudos. I see I've got more homework - I'll see what I can add for you - Did I mention i'm not a big fish eater myself :-)
Posted by Cyndee Haydon 727-710-8035 Clearwater Beach Short Sales | Condos & Homes (Charles Rutenberg Realty) over 4 years ago
Susie - when do I get to ride in that boat? Anywhere you are is F-U-N - count me in. 
Posted by Cyndee Haydon 727-710-8035 Clearwater Beach Short Sales | Condos & Homes (Charles Rutenberg Realty) over 4 years ago
Missy - what are fishing licenses in Ann Arbor MI?
Posted by Cyndee Haydon 727-710-8035 Clearwater Beach Short Sales | Condos & Homes (Charles Rutenberg Realty) over 4 years ago
Paula - I appreciate the support - we do have so much to offer here it makes it easy to share.
Posted by Cyndee Haydon 727-710-8035 Clearwater Beach Short Sales | Condos & Homes (Charles Rutenberg Realty) over 4 years ago
Sally - thank you for your kind words - I feel the same about your Hawaii articles too - keep 'em coming. 
Posted by Cyndee Haydon 727-710-8035 Clearwater Beach Short Sales | Condos & Homes (Charles Rutenberg Realty) over 4 years ago
Cyndee this looks great. So many parks with so much to offer.
Posted by Ashley Drake Gephart (Drake Intelligence Group) over 4 years ago
Do you have lots of parks in Albuquerque, Ashley? We are truly blessed with so many here.
Posted by Cyndee Haydon 727-710-8035 Clearwater Beach Short Sales | Condos & Homes (Charles Rutenberg Realty) over 4 years ago
Cyndee, funny thing about this post - I never think of FL and lakes - I think gulf and ocean - what a great post to bring this to the attention of buyers - you are the expert
Posted by Thesa Chambers, Principal Broker Licensed in Oregon, with (Prudential NW Properties Sunriver) over 4 years ago
Thesa - thank you - actually we have lots of Freshwater lakes and some beautiful estates on many of them - especially in the Land o Lakes, Lutz and Odessa area North east of Tarpon Springs. It is funny how many things we take for granted - I'm still amazed at all you've taught me about La Pine Oregon and the area. 
Posted by Cyndee Haydon 727-710-8035 Clearwater Beach Short Sales | Condos & Homes (Charles Rutenberg Realty) over 4 years ago
Cyndee, I just got a flashback from when I lived in Palm Harbor for a year in 1990 (near the intersection of Tampa Rd. & McMullen Booth Rd.).  The area has changed quite a bit since then but I loved going to John Chestnut Sr. Park & A.L. Anderson Park.
Posted by South Florida Real Estate • Leanne Paynter (United Realty Group, Inc.) over 4 years ago
Leanne, thanks for stopping by - the preserved Greenspace via parks is one of my favorite things about Pinellas County - especially since we are basically "built out" - hope to see you back soon.
Posted by Cyndee Haydon 727-710-8035 Clearwater Beach Short Sales | Condos & Homes (Charles Rutenberg Realty) over 4 years ago
When I lived in Pinellas, I think they were just getting the Pinellas Trail started.  Also, once in a while I'd enjoy my lunch at the boat ramp area on the Belleair Beach Causeway and most times I'd get lucky and see dolphins nearby.  Do you still see dolphins in Clearwater Harbor?
Posted by South Florida Real Estate • Leanne Paynter (United Realty Group, Inc.) over 4 years ago

Leanne - did you see my post, In Belleair Beach, Florida - You're over 50 and Scrapped for a Newer Model - the Belleair Causeway is UNDER CONSTRUCTION big time until 2010 (YIKES) - Yes we do see Dolphins in the intercoastal and along the beach - they're my favorite too. 

Here's a shot of the causeway I took yesterday (I have a new listing right here)

belleair causeway bridge under construction july 2007 

Posted by Cyndee Haydon 727-710-8035 Clearwater Beach Short Sales | Condos & Homes (Charles Rutenberg Realty) over 4 years ago
Now that you mention it, I think I did see your post but never got around to commenting on it (I was distracted by a phone call and had to head out).  Three years of construction?!?!  Sheesh... I wouldn't want to live near there during that time.  I can vividly recall that same image in your photo (minus the construction work).  There was (is?) a shopping center to the left a little before getting on the causeway where I'd get delicious ice cream shakes.  I think the place was called Larry's or something like that.
Posted by South Florida Real Estate • Leanne Paynter (United Realty Group, Inc.) over 4 years ago
Did someone say ICE CREAM SHOP - Hot summer days and cool ice cream parlor - LETS GO!!!!!!!
Posted by Real Estate Specialist | Brandon, FL | Susie Roscoe (Signature Realty Associates) over 4 years ago

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