RAINBOW RIVER

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Rainbow River


April 27, 2024

Rainbow River is a highly sought-after fishing destination in Florida, USA. The river is known for its abundant fish species, including bass, catfish, and bluegill. In addition to fishing, visitors can partake in activities such as swimming, kayaking, and tubing. To ensure a successful fishing trip, it's recommended to use live bait and fish early in the morning or late in the evening. The best time to visit is between March and May when temperatures average around 80°F. Overall, Rainbow River is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts and outdoor lovers.



Fish Species
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lake Santa Fe

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Butler Lake

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Ocean Pond

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Swift Creek Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Watertown Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Laura S Walker Lake

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

Santa Fe Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Fisher Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Jeffery

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

Palestine Lake

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

Area Boat Ramps

NORTHWEST 191ST PLACE 5001, MARION COUNTY
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
SOUTHWEST 70TH STREET 8529, TRENTON
Lower Suwannee Watershed, Florida
CITY OF HAWTHORNE LINDSEY-PHILLIPS PARK
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
NORTHEAST 132 AVENUE 1488, OLD TOWN
Lower Suwannee Watershed, Florida
SOUTHEAST 16 AVENUE 11813, GAINESVILLE
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
SOUTHEAST 230 AVENUE 119, OLD TOWN
Lower Suwannee Watershed, Florida
SOUTHEAST 995TH STREET 29, OLD TOWN
Lower Suwannee Watershed, Florida
NORTHEAST 140TH STREET 20740, FORT MCCOY
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
PUGGY ROAD ALACHUA COUNTY
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
SOUTHEAST HAWTHORNE ROAD 5906, GAINESVILLE
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Four Creeks Wildlife Management Area

Holton Creek Wildlife Management Area

Nassau Wildlife Management Area

John M. Bethea State Forest

Hamilton County Florida Recreation Center

Four Creeks State Forest

Cypress Creek Wildlife Management Area

Stein Tompkins Sports Complex

Kings Road Unit - Thomas Creek Wildlife Management Area

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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