Published June 18, 2024
By Michele Miller
What’s What New Port Richey
Shore fishing has become a newer interest for the old man, a skill to pursue that includes many, many variables and a lot of luck I’m learning as I sit on the shore reading a book and watching him take it all in our “retirement” years. I understand and appreciate the lure of tackling something new and challenging that keeps your brain thinking and gives you someplace to go.
And it turns out, sometimes just being by the shore, listening to the rhythmic lapping waves and watching the widening ripple of a well-thrown cast on the blue-green Gulf of Mexico or a local fishing hole soothes the soul in unmeasurable ways.
Go ahead and get on out there, today, tomorrow, next weekend, whatever.
And do scroll down to check out the slide show below of some local spots we’ve visited over the years. Maybe it’ll give you a little inspiration.
It’ll be good for you. Now onward – Peace. M
In Photos
“Gone Fishing.” There’s a few coveted spots on the Pithlachascotee River in downtown New Port Richey. PHOTO | MICHELE MILLER (2022) 
A good fishing spot and the best skies at Anclote Gulf park Pier in Holiday PHOTO | MICHELE MILLER 
Casting a net for bait fish at Anclote Gulf Park in Holiday. 
Angler off the shore at Anclote Gulf Park in Holiday. Photo | Michele Miller 
A young fisher catches one with the help of her grandfather at the 30th Annual Fishing Tournament held on Feb. 27, 2021 at the pier at Anclote Gulf Park in Holiday. PHOTO|MICHELE MILLER 
The fishing pier was teeming with youngsters and their families at the 30th Annual Fishing Tournament held on Feb. 27, 2021 at Anclote Gulf Park in Holiday. PHOTO|MICHELE MILLER 
Searching for a fishing spot at Anclote Gulf Park in Holiday. The park which features a fishing pier, picnic area, play ground, dog park and restrooms, is just one of several parks located in Pasco County. PHOTO | MICHELE MILLER 
The pier at Crews Lake Wilderness Park in Spring Hill. PHOTO | MICHELE MILLER 
Casting a line at Crews Lake Wilderness Park in Spring Hill. PHOTO | MICHELE MILLER 
Mid-morning at Crews Lake Wilderness Park in Springhill, FL. PHOTO | MICHELE MILLER 
Lily pads and duck on Crews Lake Wilderness Park in Spring Hill. PHOTO | MICHELE MILLER 
Fishing off Eagle Point Park off of Strauber Memorial Highway in New Port Richey | Photo Michele Miller 
Rented a pontoon boat for the day for a bucket list trip to Anclote Key which is only assessable by boat. Leaving the sand bar and headed for the Stilt Houses. Photo Michele Miller | May 2024 
Set up. 
One of the historical Stilt Houses and fishing camps off the coast. Photo | Michele Miller (May 2024 
‘Fishing in the Rain Come Sunset’ off Anclote Gulf Park Pier in Holiday as clouds blanket over the Gulf of Mexico bringing an evening of rainstorms. PHOTO | MICHELE MILLER 
Sunset approaches at Anclote Gulf Pier in Holiday, Florida. PHOTO | MICHELE MILLER (May14, 2023) 
Sunset at Robert K. Rees Memorial Park in New Port Richey. PHOTO | MICHELE MILLER 
Sunset at Green Key | Robert K. Rees Park in New Port Richey. PHOTO | MICHELE MILLER 
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