SUMMARY
The Swift Creek Fishing Area is located in the Apalachicola National Forest in northern Florida, USA. The area is home to a variety of freshwater fish species such as largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and crappie. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and picnicking. Fishing tips include using live bait such as worms or minnows and casting near structure like fallen trees or weed beds. The best time of year to visit is during the spring and fall when temperatures are mild, averaging around 70°F.
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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Flathead Catfish
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Black Crappie
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Black Drum
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Red Drum
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Flounder
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Almaco Jack
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Crevalle Jack
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Spotted Seatrout
NEARBY FISHING
Local Campgrounds
| Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park | ||||
| St. Andrews State Park | ||||
| Henderson Beach State Park | ||||
| Eglin AFB Military | ||||
| Hurlburt Field Military | ||||
| Destin Army Infantry Center Military | 46 | |||
| Panama City CSS Military | ||||
| Pine Log State Forest | 20 | |||
| Topsail Hill Preserve State Park | ||||
| Grayton Beach State Park |
