Backwater Marine (The Fishing Store)

Backwater Marine is The Fishing Store in New Smyrna Beach, FL. The location is not only a marina for boats to dock, but a place one can rent boats and other equipment necessary for a day out on the water. Backwater Marine offers a variety of different vessels for touring the canals of New Smyrna Beach, as well as Tampa Bay. Ponce Inlet leads to Tampa Bay through the Intracoastal. Guests who rent boats are able to see dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, and other marine life. They are also able to fish in the canals and inlets for dinner or just for fun.

The Fishing Store will provide the necessary temporary licenses needed for fishing, as well as permits for full time fishing. Rentals are dependent on the boat one wishes to have and for how long they wish to rent it. It is possible to rent a boat for $175 for four hours. This type of boat is generally a pontoon with 20 feet and 6 to 8 passenger capacity. It is necessary to understand waterway protocol and how to run a boat in order to rent one. Though a license is not required, boating experience is necessary.