Boats for Sale in Starke

Boats for sale in Starke Florida

The story of Starke is a bit of a romance. In 1857, Mr. George W. Cole purchased 40 acres of land which ran along the railway line, as this was the most prosperous area for a timber town. At the time there was no real establishment and so a Postal Office was raised. The 40 acres and the postal office was dubbed “The Original Town of Starke” in honor of Cole’s fiancé. Regardless of its beginnings, Starke is now a well-established town in Northern Florida. Those looking for boats for sale in Starke should note the lakes and waters around the area, as this will indicate what type of boats are for sale. Here is a bit of information about this location.

Angler and Lake Access

When you look at Starke Florida, one of the first things that you will note is that it is right to the west of Camp Blanding Wma with direct access via NE State Route 16.  While you do have Kingsley Lake, most of the fishing will be done to the West of Starke in Lake Crosby and Lake Sampson. Those who purchase a boat for sale in Starke with a trailer may go south on 301 to Hampton Lake, Lake Alto, Little Sante Fe Lake, Sante Fe Lake, or Saluda Swamp.

Boats for sale in Starke are more apt to be oriented to the shallow water boats then to the larger boats for the Gulf and the Atlantic. As such, expect boats which have single 150 to 250HP outboard engines. These boats would include Skiffs boats, the Bay Boats, SeaHunter boats, Sea Hunt boats, Boston Whaler boats, and Yellowfin boats. You may be able to find the HydraSport bass boat as well. Should you find boats for sale for use in the Gulf, ensure that the boat has been stored well. Remember that the Coast is salt water and so it is critical that storage (as it will more than likely be dry storage) of such vessels accounted for the salt and corrosion which could occur. Local angler boats are freshwater and so there is less risk for corrosion. Still, a visual inspection is advised before the purchase of your vessel.

Fishing Regulations for Starke

The fishing regulations for the lakes around Starke will vary. However, the closest areas (that being Lake Sampson and Lake Rowell) are located in Bradford County. The FWC recently did a survey of the fish in these waters and noted an abundance of BlueGill and Redeear sunfish. Forage fish are in abundance in the northern parts of these lakes. Largemouth and Sunshine bass are also present.

Check with the local boating authority about the engine, outboard, and HP allowed in the area you wish to fish as there are many places which have legislation imposed for the preservation of wildlife. Boating licenses are required for any operation of a motorized boat. Check with the FWA for guidelines of how to obtain yours.

Boats for the Atlantic

While most of the boats which you will find for sale will be the 15’ to 25’ L.O.A. 2 to 4 passenger vessel, there are a few larger boats which will be available. Buyers should note that in cases where 40+ foot vessels are offered that you will need to get to the coast carrying it on a larger trailer. 16 may be an option, though the road may be too narrow for a wide beamed HydraSports, or large Chris Craft boats. In most cases, you will need to take 301 to either 20 or North to 10.

Those seeking large boats for sale in Starke should inquire about docking and marina options. It may be that the boat is available at a coastal marina or dock and is just listed as being in Starke, as that is where the owner resides. Boats on the coasts will be docked in St. Augustine, Fort Matanzas Palm Valley, and perhaps even Jacksonville Beach.

Buy boats for Sale in Starke Florida

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