Florida Fishing Destinations

Blackwater River

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass and 1 more species

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. Get driving directions.

BLACKWATER RIVER
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Fish Species

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Crappies are members of the sunfish and the black bass family.

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This is the largest catfish of the family Ictaluridae, reported to grow to 120 lb. (54 kg).

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The kelp bass, a member of a large group of seabasses, which inhabit the eastern Pacific, is a robust fish ...


Boat Launches

Access Ramp
Weller Avenue 2898, Escambia County
Perdido Key
Sanders Beach Complex
Gulf Breeze
Archie Glover Park
Indian Bay
Dickerson City
Navarre Beach
Seaway St
Garniers Beach Park
Public Boat Ramp
Oriole Beach
Legion Park
Florida Park
Alligator Point
Charls E. Cessna Landing
Harbor Island Ferry Terminal
Pretty Bayou Boat Ramp
East Niceville Rocky Bayou Boat Ramp
Dolphin Drive 3710, Upper Grand Lagoon
Highland View Boat Ramp
Frank Pate Park
T.H. Stone Memorial St Joseph Peninsula State Park - Eagle Harbor
Harris Boulevard 90, Okaloosa County
Hurricane Lake North Entrance Road, Baker
Hurricane Lake North Entrance Road, Baker
Hurricane Lake South Entrance Road, Baker
Bonfire Drive 3130, Milton
Cavalier Drive 3884, Chipley
Thomas Road, Chipley
Four Mile Creek Landing
County Road 2 2731, Baker
Live Oak Church Road, Crestview
Shipyard Road, Freeport
Gap Boulevard 1950, Chipley
Highway 2302 7322, Southport
Lakeview Drive 22926, Panama City Beach
Eglin Air Force Base, Milton
Log Lake Road, Milton
Munson Highway 401-599, Milton
Munson Highway 5302, Milton
Nimitz Road 5201, Milton
Portland Park Boat Ramp
Russell Harber Road 6080-6398, Milton
Boat Ramp Road, Santa Rosa Beach
Miracle Strip Parkway Okaloosa County
State Highway 77a 4401-4523, Panama City
U.S. 90 1921, Baker
Water Street 4565, Milton
Mallard Street Boat Ramp
Yellow River Log Lake Road 3900, Holt
Mahogany Mill Road 1358, Escambia County
Sr 388 Bay County
Boat Launch Road Baldwin County
Milk Wort Trail Foley
Campground Road Gulf Shores
Lakeview Trail Gulf Shores
West Fort Morgan Road Gulf Shores
City Square Road Jackson County
Okaloosa County
State Lake Road Escambia County
Ward Basin Road 3002, Santa Rosa County
Munson Highway Santa Rosa County
Beulah
River Annex Road 243, Escambia County
Sandy Creek Road Bay County
B.V. Buchanan Park And Boat Ramp
Fisher Old Miller Road 11198, Santa Rosa County
Okaloosa County
Okaloosa County
Florida Trail Okaloosa County