The Aerojet Canal Number C 111 is located in southern Florida and is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish species such as largemouth bass, peacock bass, catfish, and tilapia. The area also offers opportunities for kayaking, hiking, and birdwatching. For fishing, use bait such as shiners or worms to attract the fish. The best time of year to visit is during the winter months when the weather is cooler, with temperatures averaging around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
The blue catfish is considered an excellent food and game fish. It prefers clean, swift-moving waters where it feeds primarily on fish and crayfish. It is a strong, well-toned fish with a fine, delicate flavor. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: The blue catfish, the channel catfish, and the white catfish are the only three catfishes in the U.S.A. that have distinctly forked tails, setting them apart from the bullheads and the flathead catfish, which have squarish or slightly emarginate tails. The blue catfish can be distinguished from the channel and white catfish by its noticeably longer anal fin, which has a more even depth and a straighter edge than in the other two species. There are 30-36 rays in the fin, versus 24-30 rays in the channel catfish and 19-23 rays in the white catfish. Internally, the blue catfish can be identified by the fact that it has three chambers in the swim bladder, whereas the channel catfish has two chambers. All three forked tail species may be almost uniformly pale blue or silvery in color, though white catfish may show a more distinct difference between the bluish black and white belly. Channel catfish frequently have spots.
Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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Easterlin Park | ||||
Burns Lake - Big Cypress National Preserve | 14 | |||
Topeekeegee Yugnee County Park | 60 | |||
Quiet Waters Park | ||||
Markham Park | 86 | |||
Marathon Military | ||||
Larry and Penny Thompson Park | ||||
Long Pine Key - Everglades National Park | ||||
CB Smith Park | ||||
Monument Lake - Big Cypress National Preserve | 36 |