CLEARWATER BAY

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Clearwater Bay


May 14, 2024

Clearwater Bay is a popular fishing spot in Florida, known for its abundant variety of fish species including redfish, snook, trout, flounder, and tarpon. The area is also home to several fishing charters and guides that offer trips for anglers of all levels. Nearby, visitors can enjoy a range of activities including boating, kayaking, and beachcombing. Fishing in the early morning or late afternoon is recommended, and live bait is often the best choice for catching larger fish. The best time to visit Clearwater Bay is from March to May when temperatures average around 75-85°F.



Fish Species
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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lake Lewis

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Lake Jeffery

Black Sea Bass • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Largemouth Bass • Redear Sunfish

Banks Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Striped Bass • White Bass

Watertown Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Palestine Lake

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

Ocean Pond

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Rays Mill Pond

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Octahatechee

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

Schoolhouse Bay

Bonefish • Permit • Snook • Tarpon

Roberts Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

ROBERT J. STRICKLAND MEMORIAL PARK
Crystal-Pithlachascotee Watershed, Florida
MAIN STREET NEW PORT RICHEY
Crystal-Pithlachascotee Watershed, Florida
OSOWAW BOULEVARD HERNANDO COUNTY
Crystal-Pithlachascotee Watershed, Florida
TOWN COURT HERNANDO COUNTY
Crystal-Pithlachascotee Watershed, Florida
TOWNSEND HOUSE ROAD 18620, DADE CITY
Crystal-Pithlachascotee Watershed, Florida
WITHLACOOCHEE STATE TRAIL INVERNESS
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
FRANCES AVENUE 5698, NEW PORT RICHEY
Crystal-Pithlachascotee Watershed, Florida
NORTH PINELLAS AVENUE TARPON SPRINGS
Watershed,
SOUTHWEST 113TH PLACE SUMTER COUNTY
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
BAYPORT PARK BOAT RAMP
Watershed,

Rafting & Kayaking

ICHETUCKNEE HEADSPRING TO THE FIRST POWERLINE CROSSING OVER ICHETUCKNEE RIVER
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
BEGINS DOWNSTREAM OF THE STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK
Myakka Watershed, Florida
A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING TO THE SARASOTA/CHARLOTTE COUNTY LINE
Myakka Watershed, Florida
APPROXIMATELY AT RIVER MILE 23 WHERE RIVERFRONT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BEGINS TO THE VICINITY OF SNOOK HAVEN FISH CAMP AT APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18
Myakka Watershed, Florida
THE FIRST POWERLINE CROSSING THE ICHETUCKEE RIVER TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE SANTA FE RIVER, DOWN THE SANTA FE RIVER TO THE SUWANNEE RIVER
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
COUNTY ROAD 780 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE
Myakka Watershed, Florida
THE FIRST POWERLINE CROSSING THE ICHETUCKEE RIVER TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE SANTA FE RIVER, DOWN THE SANTA FE RIVER TO THE SUWANNEE RIVER
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
A POINT APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE SOUTH OF SR 771 AT EL JOBEAN TO THE RIVER'S MOUTH IN THE VICINITY OF HOG ISLAND
Myakka Watershed, Florida
THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY AT RIVER MILE 23 WHERE RIVERFRONT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BEGINS
Myakka Watershed, Florida
APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18 TO A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING
Myakka Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Jena Unit - Big Bend Wildlife Management Area

Indian Lake State Forest

Lochloosa Wildlife Management Area

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings County Park

Bird Island Audubon Society Sanctuary or Preserve

Henry Beck Park

Manatee Springs State Park

Devil's Hammock Wildlife Management Area

Lillian Bryant Park

Lower Suwannee NWR

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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