Honest John's Fish Camp

Honest John's Fish Camp

Indian River Lagoon - 750 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951, USA

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Honest John's Fish Camp

Indian River Lagoon

3 Rental Vessels

750 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951, USA

Honest John’s Fish Camp began as a government homestead in 1887. Robert T. Smith and his brother Charley came from southwest Georgia seeking a new life after the ravages of the Civil War. They were farmers and raised beans, sweet potatoes (yams), collards and later citrus. Their produce was shipped to the White House during the presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Robert (Uncle Bob) bought out his brother's interest in the homestead, married a Missouri gal named Elizabeth (Bessie) Wells, built a cracker house in 1899 and started raising a family. Honest John was the third child of eight. He disliked farming and became a commercial fisherman. He holds the Honest John's Fish Camp trout record of 13 lbs. 4 oz. Honest John died in 1994, but his legacy lives on. His daughter, Barbara Smith Arthur holds seven IGFA world records for sea trout and one for black drum. Barbara and her husband Roger have three sons who operate the fish camp today.

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Boat Rules

Watersports allowed: No

Pets allowed: No

Alcohol Regulations: No

Renters who cancel at least 14 days before check-in will get back 100% of the amount they've paid. If they cancel between 7 and 14 days before check-in, they'll get back 50%.

Note : Contact Honest John's Fish Camp for more info.

Pets allowed : No

Note: Contact Honest John's Fish Camp for more info.

Special Policy

Reservations are accepted one day in advance without a deposit.

List of life vest inventory :

XL : 2

Medium : 5

Child : 1

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Reservations are accepted one day in advance without a deposit.

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750 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951, USA

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