SUWANNEE RIVER

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Suwannee River


April 28, 2024

The Suwannee River is a popular fishing spot in Florida, USA, known for its abundance of freshwater fish species such as bass, catfish, bream, and sunfish. Nearby activities include camping, boating, and hiking in the Suwannee River State Park. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing near underwater structures such as fallen logs. The best time of year to visit is in the spring and fall when temperatures average between 70-80°F. Overall, the Suwannee River is a great spot for fishing and outdoor enthusiasts.



Fish Species
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Image Alt Green Sunfish
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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Little Ocmulgee State Park Lake

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

Lake Lewis

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Lake Rachael

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Schoolhouse Bay

Bonefish • Permit • Snook • Tarpon

Fuller Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Banks Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Striped Bass • White Bass

Lake Octahatechee

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

Rays Mill Pond

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Roberts Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Cherry Lake

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

Area Boat Ramps

NORTHWEST 6TH STREET 7616, BELL
Lower Suwannee Watershed, Florida
SOUTHEAST CREEK 490 2312, BRANFORD
Lower Suwannee Watershed, Florida
BIG BEND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA - HAGEN'S COVE
Econfina-Steinhatchee Watershed, Florida
YATES CREEK ROAD 4689, PERRY
Econfina-Steinhatchee Watershed, Florida
JENA
Econfina-Steinhatchee Watershed, Florida
DARK ISLAND ROAD, PERRY
Econfina-Steinhatchee Watershed, Florida
HIGHWAY 47 22430, FORT WHITE
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
SOUTHWEST 90TH AVENUE 4301-4349, BELL
Lower Suwannee Watershed, Florida
SOUTHWEST RUM ISLAND TERRACE COLUMBIA COUNTY
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
SOUTHWEST US HIGHWAY 27 COLUMBIA COUNTY
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

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
APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18 TO A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING
Myakka Watershed, Florida
THE FIRST POWERLINE CROSSING THE ICHETUCKEE RIVER TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE SANTA FE RIVER, DOWN THE SANTA FE RIVER TO THE SUWANNEE RIVER
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
THE FIRST POWERLINE CROSSING THE ICHETUCKEE RIVER TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE SANTA FE RIVER, DOWN THE SANTA FE RIVER TO THE SUWANNEE RIVER
Santa Fe 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
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
ICHETUCKNEE HEADSPRING TO THE FIRST POWERLINE CROSSING OVER ICHETUCKNEE RIVER
Santa Fe 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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Reed Bingham State Park

Wesley Ball Park

Jim Buck Goff Rec Complex

Drexel Park

Stephen C. Foster State Park

William Bryant Park

Pendleton Park

Dixon Memorial State Forest

Vallotton Park

McKey Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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