SANTA FE RIVER

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Santa Fe River


April 27, 2024

The Santa Fe River in Florida is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. This area is home to a variety of fish species such as bass, bream, catfish, and sunfish. Additionally, visitors can enjoy nearby activities including hiking, kayaking, and camping. For successful fishing, it is suggested to use live bait or lures and fish in the early morning or late evening hours. The best time of year to visit for fishing is in the spring and summer months when the water is warmer. Average temperatures during this time range from the mid-70s to the mid-90s Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Green Sunfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Bethesda Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Laura S Walker Lake

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

Magnolia Springs State Park Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Palestine Lake

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

Watson Pond

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Lewis Lake

Fisher Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Pope Duval East Pond

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

Butler Lake

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Ronnie Van Zant Park Pond

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

Area Boat Ramps

AVENUE A 16, STARKE
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
SOUTHWEST 75TH AVENUE 14218, STARKE
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
PALMO FISH CAMP ROAD 8698, SAINT AUGUSTINE
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
HIGHWAY 17 1973, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
MAIN STREET 3772, MIDDLEBURG
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
OLD FERRY ROAD 2231, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
IMPACT ROAD CLAY COUNTY
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
NORTHWEST 2ND AVENUE 265, LAKE BUTLER
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
HAMPTON LAKE BOAT RAMP
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
SOUTHWEST US HIGHWAY 27 COLUMBIA COUNTY
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING TO THE SARASOTA/CHARLOTTE COUNTY LINE
Myakka 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
COUNTY ROAD 780 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE
Myakka Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF TO ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper St. Johns 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 B--ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH ST. JOHNS RIVER
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
THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY AT RIVER MILE 23 WHERE RIVERFRONT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BEGINS
Myakka Watershed, Florida
BEGINS DOWNSTREAM OF THE STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK
Myakka Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

St. Marys Civic Park

Stephen C. Foster State Park

Ralph E Simmons Memorial State Forest

Wilderness Cumberland Island

Ralph E Simmons Memorial Wildlife Management Area

Kingsland Lions Park

Crooked River State Park Boat Launch

Cumberland Island National Seashore

Dixon Memorial State Forest

Howard Peeple's Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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