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St Johns River, FL

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, white catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, spotted sunfish, warmouth, striped bass and hybrid stripers at The St Johns River in Florida.

Over 300 miles of wandering waterway, St Johns River runs north and south, in the northeast corner of the state, between Jacksonville and Palatka, FL. This is a proven bass factory as well as home to big catfish and stripers.

There are hundreds of miles of shoreline and lots of structure including river channels, ledges, humps and shell beds that hold fish. Visitors come from far and wide for sightseeing, picnicking, hiking, boating and fishing. Many fishing enthusiasts consider this to be the "Bass Fishing Capital of the World". Area fishing guides know these waters well and offer guided fishing trips with the boat and all fishing gear provided. The primary fish species in the river include bass, striped bass, catfish, crappie and several species of sunfish. There are boat launch ramps all up and down the river for launching pleasure boats, pontoons, sailboats, water ski boats, speed boats and all types of fishing boats. Canoes and kayaks can be portaged from many areas.

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The St Johns River Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Boat Rentals

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

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Marinas

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Fishing License

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

St Johns Campground - 386 328-4470

Orange Point - Welaka State Forest Campground - 386 467-2388

Parramore's Campground & Fish Camp Campground - 386 749-2721

St Johns River Camp Ground - 386 749-3995

Astor Landing Campground & Marina - 386 759-2121

DeLand - St. Johns River KOA Campground - 386 736-6601

Highbanks Marina & Camp Resort - 386 668-4491

Rivers Edge RV Park - 386 467-7147

Blair's Jungle Den RV Park - 386 749-2264

Map - Camping & Access

Contact Information
St Johns River Water Mgmt District
4049 Reid Street
Palatka, FL 32177
386 329-4500

 

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