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With cottages, motel rooms, boat slips and boat rentals, the Castaways on the River offers accomodations and rentals for all your Astor adventures!
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Fishing in Florida

Enjoy fishing under the shade of oaks, magnolias, pine, and palmetto. When you aren't fishing, enjoy other Florida wildlife. More About Astor Wildlife

Freshwater Fishing on St. Johns River

Fish the pristine freshwater of St. Johns River and Lake George for largemouth bass, stripe bass, specs (crappie), shell crackers, and catfish. You will depart from Astor within a 45 minute drive from Ocala, and one hour from Orlando. Astor is located on SR 40 between Ocala and Ormond Beach in the Ocala National Forest.
Boat Launching Services

Boat Launching Services

Tired from the drive, or just want to get right to fishing upon arrival? Give us a call at 352.759.3422 in advance and we would be happy to launch your boat
for you.
Quality Cottage Rentals

Quality Cottage Rentals

All accommodations for homes include full kitchens supplied with dishes, pots and pans, microwave, refrigerator and some have dishwashers and washers
and dryers.

History and Wildlife

Depart from historic Astor for a leisure boat tour to the many tributaries of the St. Johns River, where you will experience exotic wildlife steeped in history dating back to ancient Indian and Spanish civilizations.
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Castaways on the River Boat Rentals

Don’t have a boat of your own? We have one for you. Featuring Deck, pontoon and center console boats. Canoes are also available. Full and half day rentals. Call ahead for reservations at 352.759.3422.

Contact Us

Phone:   352.759.3422
Fax:   352.759.2397
25131 Blackwater Lane
Astor, Florida 32102

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