BLACKWATER RIVER

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Blackwater River


May 14, 2024

Blackwater River is located in Northwest Florida and is known for its diverse fish species, including largemouth bass, catfish, bream, and crappie. Fishing is a popular activity in the area, with many visitors opting for kayak or canoe fishing trips. Other nearby activities include hiking, birdwatching, and camping. The best time of year to visit is typically in the spring and fall, when the weather is mild and the fish are active. Average temperatures during these times range from 60-80°F. Anglers should try using lures and bait that mimic the natural prey of the fish species they are targeting.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

TVA public land

Saddle Lake Recreation Area

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass

Fayetteville Old Stone Bridge

Mano Point Fishing Area

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • White Perch

Buckeye Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Madison County Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Redear Sunfish

Winton Branch

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Fivemile Creek, Jefferson County

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Crowder Slough

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Lewis Smith Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Spotted Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

WILCOX COUNTY
Middle Alabama Watershed, Alabama
OKALOOSA COUNTY
Yellow Watershed, Florida
ROLAND COOPER BOAT RAMP
Middle Alabama Watershed, Alabama
CONECUH COUNTY 42 CONECUH COUNTY
Sepulga Watershed, Alabama
MAHOGANY MILL ROAD 1358, ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Pensacola Bay Watershed, Florida
LAKE JORDAN BOAT RAMP
Lower Coosa Watershed, Alabama
US 31 CONECUH COUNTY
Sepulga Watershed, Alabama
BECKS LAKE ROAD ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Escambia Watershed, Florida
WARD BASIN ROAD 3002, SANTA ROSA COUNTY
Yellow Watershed, Florida
GEES BEND PARK WILCOX COUNTY
Middle Alabama Watershed, Alabama

Rafting & Kayaking

CONFLUENCE WITH YELLOW RIVER TO COUNTY ROAD IN SEC 7
Yellow Watershed, Alabama
STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE TO FOREST PURCHASE BOUNDARY AT ROLAND, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
CARNES MILL SITE TO 7.65 MILES ABOVE CONFLUECE WITH OHIO RIVER AT CONFLUENCE WITH TURKEY CREEK
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana
BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174 TO CONFLUENCE WITH DUCK RIVER
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
CITY LIMITS OF ENGLISH, IN TO CARNES MILL SITE IN NE1/4NE1/4 OF SEC 13, T3S, R1W
Blue-Sinking Watershed, Indiana
STATE ROAD 337 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE AT PROSPECT, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
SOUTHERN NF BOUNDARY TO NORTHERN NF BOUNDARY
Cahaba Watershed, Alabama
THE HENRYVILLE BRIDGE CROSSING ON COUNTY ROAD 6230 TO BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
JUNCTION OF NORTH/SOUTH FORKS OF LOST RIVER TO STATE ROAD 337 BRIDGE, APPROX 4 MILES SOUTHEAST OF ORLEANS, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

McGucken Park

Bell Mountain Park

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge

Tims Ford State Park

Sparkman Park

Sparkman Park And Track

Estill Springs City Park

Bucks Pocket State Park

Point Mallard Park

David Crockett State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
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