SUMMARY
The Peace River is a popular fishing destination in Florida, known for its abundance of fish species including largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie. Nearby activities include kayaking, canoeing, and wildlife viewing. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing the deeper holes and bends in the river. The best time to visit is from November to April with average temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to low 80s Fahrenheit. Overall, the Peace River is a great spot for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the natural beauty of Florida.
FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE
It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.
FISH SPECIES
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Largemouth Bass
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Bluegill
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Channel Catfish
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Flathead Catfish
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White Catfish
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Spotted Seatrout
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Snook
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Redear Sunfish
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Tarpon
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Pumpkinseed Sunfish
NEARBY FISHING
Local Campgrounds
| Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| Arbuckle - Lake Wales Ridge SF | ||||
| Coons Creek Military - MacDill AFB | ||||
| Myakka River State Park | ||||
| E G Simmons County Park | ||||
| Little Manatee River State Park | ||||
| Avon Park AF Range Military | 40 | |||
| Lake Manatee State Park | ||||
| Alafia River State Park | ||||
| Lake Arbuckle Co Park | 30 | |||
| Highlands Hammock State Park |
