Such a zone would mesh perfectly with an established paddling and kayak fishing destination. should a no-motor zone at this site be considered impractical, an alternative would involve removing the ramp, thereby making the site more yak and small boat friendly. earlier gate openings.. Finally got the skunk off. wanted to do some big water but decided to keep it inshore due to the forecast winds. we did the full 14 mile paddle to find the fish.. Fishing the no-motor zone. east-central florida’s no-motor zone provides peace, quiet and happiness on the fly my anxiety was compounded by the fact that i was going to miss fishing the best part of the morning! kayak fishing in the no motor zone. mark b. hatter. enter the zone..
The banana river – no motor zone most of the banana river north of port canaveral and the beach line highway (sr 528) has been closed to motor boats for the protection for manatees since 1990. this area often has one of the highest concentrations of manatees in florida.. This no motor zone has been closed to boat traffic since 1990 in an effort to protect manatees. because of the longstanding closure to motorized vessels in the refuge, the fish that call the approximate 10,000 acres of water home don’t see the fishing pressure they once did, making it a true fishing paradise.. Contestants were allowed to fish the no motor zone (nmz in local lingo). many of the anglers headed toward the far north end of the nmz to fish the buck creek area. anglers are not allowed into the creek, but the big fish hang around just outside its mouth..