ESCAMBIA RIVER

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Escambia River


April 24, 2024

The Escambia River in Florida is a popular fishing destination that is well-known for its abundant supply of game fish. Anglers can expect to find an array of species such as largemouth bass, bream, catfish, and crappie. Apart from fishing, visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities in the area, including hiking, hunting, and camping. Anglers are advised to use live bait and fish close to the shoreline to increase their chances of catching fish. The best time to visit is from March to May when the temperature averages around 70°F, and the fish are most active.



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

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Brotherick Branch

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Haleyville City Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

TVA public land

Little Bear Creek

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

O'Neal Harbor

Apache Trout • Flounder • Sheepshead

Pickwick Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Sauger

Cypress Creek

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass • Spotted Bass

Yellow Creek

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

Sipsey Fork above Smith Lake

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Indiancamp Creek

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

TERRACE DRIVE PELHAM
Cahaba Watershed, Alabama
ROLAND COOPER BOAT RAMP
Middle Alabama Watershed, Alabama
DEERLICK ROAD TUSCALOOSA COUNTY
Upper Black Warrior Watershed, Alabama
ROCK QUARRY DRIVE TUSCALOOSA
Upper Black Warrior Watershed, Alabama
GEES BEND PARK WILCOX COUNTY
Middle Alabama Watershed, Alabama
CONECUH COUNTY 42 CONECUH COUNTY
Sepulga Watershed, Alabama
BINION CREEK LANDING PARK
Upper Black Warrior Watershed, Alabama
LOCK 15 ROAD 12701, TUSCALOOSA COUNTY
Upper Black Warrior Watershed, Alabama
WILCOX COUNTY
Middle Alabama Watershed, Alabama
COUNTY ROAD 109 13399, TUSCALOOSA COUNTY
Upper Black Warrior Watershed, Alabama

Rafting & Kayaking

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
THE HENRYVILLE BRIDGE CROSSING ON COUNTY ROAD 6230 TO BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
CONFLUENCE WITH YELLOW RIVER TO COUNTY ROAD IN SEC 7
Yellow Watershed, Alabama
STATE ROAD 337 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE AT PROSPECT, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
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
SOUTHERN NF BOUNDARY TO NORTHERN NF BOUNDARY
Cahaba Watershed, Alabama
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
BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES DOWNSTREAM FROM THE YELLOWHOUSE BRANCH CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER NEAR THE TOWN OF DEER PARK, ALABAMA TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 1 RIVER MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 98 BRIDGE
Escatawpa Watershed, Illinois

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Cecil Rhea Crawford Park

John D Pinkerton Park

Fieldstone Park

Smyrna Recreation Park

Jim Warren Park

Del Rio Park

Aspen Grove Park

Nolensville Park

Charles L Edwards Memorial Park

Cane Ridge Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
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FORT PICKENS VISITOR CENTER
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