Fossil Hunting in Central Florida

[audikers]

Hello all! I have not been hunting for Fossils in a very long time. I am looking for the best places to go, even guide recommendations.

I know you can go to the beaches, I have done this before yielding very little finds. I have had better luck diving for fossils off the coast. I live in Tampa Bay and I am willing to drive.

I know you can go to Peace river, but not sure where to launch a kayak from. 

I have heard of the Bone Farm and I am seriously considering scheduling a half day hunt!

Any help pointing me in the right direction is helpful! Thanks!

[jcbshark]

You can launch kayaks or canoes from almost any bridge across the peace with a little determination. It is however looking like the rainy season is fast approaching and once the river rises you may have to wait till fall. Good luck

[audikers]

11 minutes ago, jcbshark said:

You can launch kayaks or canoes from almost any bridge across the peace with a little determination. It is however looking like the rainy season is fast approaching and once the river rises you may have to wait till fall. Good luck

Oh good call! Thanks for that tip! I will try to get out there in the next week or two.

 

[Meganeura]

3 hours ago, audikers said:

Oh good call! Thanks for that tip! I will try to get out there in the next week or two.

 

So you're gonna be a little late on the river - Alex is gonna cause the river to skyrocket. Arcadia is currently at ~1.34ft and is projected to jump to a shallow.... 9 feet by Monday. However - Venice beach is a nearby option for you - and the Bone Valley Fossil Farm is awesome - you find plenty of stuff. I made a post as did @Nimravis from a few weeks ago when we went there.