PEACE RIVER

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Peace River


April 27, 2024

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.



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

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Bethesda Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Alto

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Redear Sunfish

Lake Geneva

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

Pope Duval East Pond

Almaco Jack • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Ronnie Van Zant Park Pond

Almaco Jack • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Doctors Lake

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

Santa Fe River

Blue Catfish • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass

Lake Santa Fe

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Santa Fe Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Little Trout Lake

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

ALDERMAN'S FORD PARK TRAIL HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
Alafia Watershed, Florida
KEEN ROAD 506, FROSTPROOF
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
NORTH LAKE REEDY BOULEVARD 1103, FROSTPROOF
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
BULLFROG CREEK BAIT
Tampa Bay Watershed, Florida
NORTH LAKESHORE BOULEVARD 769, LAKE WALES
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
BOAT LANDING ROAD, LAKE WALES
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
WILLIAMS PARK
Alafia Watershed, Florida
DOC LINDSEY ROAD 2215-2837, FORT MEADE
Peace Watershed, Florida
CENTER AVENUE 852, BRANDON
Alafia Watershed, Florida
E G SIMMONSPARK
Watershed,

Rafting & Kayaking

BEGINS DOWNSTREAM OF THE STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK
Myakka 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
SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF (AT JUNIPER SPRINGS WILDERNESS) TO BRIDGE ON SH 19 (AT WILDERNESS BOUNDARY)
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF TO ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper St. Johns 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
SEGMENT B--ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH ST. JOHNS RIVER
Upper St. Johns 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
APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18 TO A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING
Myakka Watershed, Florida
A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING TO THE SARASOTA/CHARLOTTE COUNTY LINE
Myakka Watershed, Florida
COUNTY ROAD 780 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE
Myakka Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Apollo Beach Park

Coffee Pot Park

Vinoy Park

Balm Park

New Lakeside Park

Hourglass Park

Demens Landing Park

Flora Wylie Park

Soreno Park

North Straub Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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