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marianne237
08-20-2015, 08:50 AM
I've been told there is a restaurant in Crystal River that has a lot of tarpon come to the nearby pier and you can feed them.

Does anyone know where this is or can give me more info?
mulligan
08-20-2015, 11:28 AM
It is illegal to feed any wildlife in Florida
marianne237
08-20-2015, 11:51 AM
I don't intend to feed tarpon, but would love for visitors to see the tarpon. However, I would like the name of the restaurant.
villagetinker
08-20-2015, 12:03 PM
Here is a website for the area, it might help you.

Crystal River Florida (http://www.crystalriverflorida.com/)
SouthOfTheBorder
08-20-2015, 02:06 PM
It is illegal to feed any wildlife in Florida

Are bird feeders illegal in FL? :confused:

Don
karostay
08-20-2015, 02:30 PM
Are bird feeders illegal in FL? :confused:

Don
Especially Snowbirds :highfive:
Walter123
08-20-2015, 02:30 PM
Are bird feeders illegal in FL? :confused:

Don

:mademyday:
surgees
08-20-2015, 02:33 PM
:agree:
Ecuadog
08-20-2015, 03:26 PM
You might be looking for Pete's Pier.

Tarpon Feeding - Pete's Pier (http://www.petespiermarina.com/tarpon-feeding)
Shimpy
08-20-2015, 04:18 PM
It is illegal to feed any wildlife in Florida

I do it all the time when they steal my bait.
marianne237
08-20-2015, 05:11 PM
Thanks. Enjoyed the link showing a guy feeding the fish. Never knew tarpon were that big.
Bogie Shooter
08-20-2015, 05:54 PM
Also here:
Robbie's in Islamorada, Florida Keys: Fishing, boat rentals (http://www.robbies.com)
In the Keys.
hoopsterdad
08-20-2015, 08:17 PM
pete's pier is the place. just got back from there today. also, go to charlie's fish house. go out on the patio and look at the monster tarpon that are right there. the fish store next door feeds them the scraps from the fish that are brought in.
marianne237
08-21-2015, 09:41 AM
Thanks to all.
Philip Winkler
08-21-2015, 10:36 AM
Check it out:

CharliesFishHouse.com

Next to the restaurant is a seafood market; 20+ tarpon hang out at the cement dock behind it(their buffet table)
surgees
08-21-2015, 12:32 PM
Thanks for the information... we will put these locations on our "to do" list when we arrive in TV next month.
marianne237
08-22-2015, 10:26 AM
Went yesterday and per your suggestions, went to Charlie's Fish House. So glad we did. Yes, there are fish...large ones...there. Something to see and laugh about. Do put it on your "to do" list to see them if you have company coming. Enjoyed the ride, the food, and the appreciate your help in finding answers to my original question.