Wow!!!! we had a terrific experience. Capt. Chaz and the crew made us feel welcomed and…read morecomfortable. We will come back again.

I've done this trip twice on my travels to Florida, once in 2017 and again in 2025, those are the…read moreonly two times I've fished in my adult life and it's a fantastic experience. The deck hands are great with inexperienced fisherman such as myself. Lines get tangled, can't get the fish off the hook, etc. you don't even have to say anything and he's on it helping you out. Super friendly staff, would 1000% do this again. I do recommend arriving 20 minutes early, bring a hand towel, sanitizer, a lunch (nothing big, you don't have much downtime so don't bring snacks, just a sandwich will do), water (they say you can bring beer, but honestly I wouldn't. You're in the sun for 8 hours straight and it's not a good combo), sunscreen, a hat and a great attitude. It's a great time! Highly recommend!! Bonus: You can take your fish to the Lazy Lizard restaurant just down the street and they'll cook your fish for you and give you 2 sides for $20. We caught a bunch of grunts fish, had them do it blackened and it was delicious!

This was my very first gator encounter and my first time on an airboat, and honestly, it blew every…read moreexpectation out of the water. From the moment we arrived, the place had this incredible energy -- the kind of spot that instantly makes you think, I'd camp here in a heartbeat. The grounds were beautiful, the amenities looked top‑notch, and the whole atmosphere felt like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. And the staff? Absolutely phenomenal. Genuine, warm, and the kind of people who clearly love what they do. I hesitated to wander into the camper store since we weren't staying overnight, but now I wish I had -- the whole place had that welcoming, "come on in" vibe. I wasn't sure if the campground and airboat tours were run separately, but everyone we met felt like part of one big, enthusiastic team. Before the tour, the staff came out and gave us a fascinating crash course on gators -- and then we got to hold Luke the gator. Let me tell you, once you hold Luke, something changes. You walk away feeling like you've bonded with a gator. I'm not kidding -- I still catch myself wondering how Luke is doing. Then came the airboat ride. We loaded up, the engine kicked in, and suddenly we were flying across the lake. Our tour guide Kyle was outstanding -- knowledgeable, funny, confident, and able to answer every question thrown his way. For my first airboat experience, I was genuinely impressed by how smooth and skilled he was behind the controls. We spotted plenty of baby gators and even a mama gator. Sure, I would've loved to see a few more, but for the price, the thrill, and the overall experience, it was absolutely worth it. We were on the 12:45 tour, so the time of day may have played a role -- but honestly, I left feeling thrilled. If I could change one thing, it would be knowing ahead of time that tips for the guides are cash‑only. We weren't carrying American cash, and Kyle definitely earned a tip. Adding that note to the FAQ or confirmation messages would be super helpful for future guests. All in all, this was an unforgettable experience -- exciting, educational, and genuinely fun from start to finish. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for something unique, thrilling, and full of heart.

highly recommend. Capt Kyle, along with the entire staff, are so knowledgeable, informative and…read morevery friendly. we saw so much wildlife and the family loved. cant wait to do it again. Dan B

Thanks for the fishing excursion yesterday, my son Isaac setup. Appreciate you and Bobby making…read morememories on the trip and filling the cooler full of fish. -James J.

I have fished with Mace on several trips. Always safe, Always productive. He even put me on my…read morefirst black fin. We have caught every species imaginable and some very large grouper, snapper, and Mahi. Highly recommend.

SLIDE THRU PLEASE best place to grab grub you know and fishing gear you know. hope to see you soonread more

Cute and rustic inexpensive boat ramp and little store. They have a little bit of everything and a…read moresign pointing up that says 4.9 miles to heaven and various other signs. If you need it they sell it from fishing poles and supplies and snacks and beer and soda etc...Situated right next to the bridge in Aripeka perfect place to fish of course and 10 or 12 people fishing there today on Sunday The guy in the store said it's better during the week less people more fish. So I'm planning on coming back to fish!!!

The park is still undergoing repairs from the hurricanes & storms. Great place for fishing,…read morebeautiful views & sunsets. Outhouses available.

This park has great parking - 2 large docks, shaded picnic tables and is just relaxing to watch the…read moreboats come and go. Lots of people fishing here.

I have been mooring my boat at Sterling for a year and a half. I have nothing but good things to…read moresay about Patsy who manages the Marina. She is helpful and honest. If the person who wrote the one star review was really honest he would never have given Sterling a One Star review. As someone who is on the water often I will also say that when I see a rental boat coming I go the other way. Anyone who rents a boat for a whole or half day should have to take some of the Coast Guard classes!

Be cautious when renting pontoon boats. I believe them to be a little greedy. The sign on the fence…read moresays 1/2 & full day rentals. When we first called in the morning, around 10:00am we were told that we'd be charged for a full day. I get that and didn't question it however we didn't end up getting there until around 12:30pm. Got on the boat around 1:00 and had it back by the required time of 4:00. Got charged for a full day. I questioned the charge relative to the sign that stated 1/2 & full day rentals and the lady pretended like she didn't k ow what sign I was talking about. As soon as I started walking towards the sign she seemed to miraculously remember it but said that "the sign just states that 1/2 & full day rentals are available. It doesn't say anything about different rates." Perfect example of a bait and switch. Use caution when renting pontoon boats for these guys.

Quaint. Remote and unusual. Great place to catch an airboat ride. Very 'Old Florida". Highly…read morerecommended.

This was an amazing tour, we saw a manatee and our tour guide Ashley was very informative. Would…read moredefinitely recommend and will come back.