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Dixie County Florida
Suwannee River
Closest Town: Suwannee
Public Boat Access:
Many located along river including:
Goronto Springs - Off
SR 349 and Rock Sink Church Road
Hinton Landing - Off
CR 317
New Pine Landing - Off
CR 349 and New Pine Landing Boulevard
Purvis Landing - Off
CR 349 and Purvis Landing Road
Fishing Species: Specializing in Bluegill,
Shellcracker, Spotted & Redbreast Sunfish.
Bream and Catfish also caught.
River Notes: Connects to
the Gulf of Mexico. Suwannee
River bass fishing is a little-known commodity outside of the small river towns
scattered throughout North Florida's Big Bend section. It includes plentiful,
often cooperative bass that can be ambushed at the entrances of tidal creeks
along the southern end of the river. Those largemouths run up to 11 pounds and
hide along wooden structure that lines the banks. Farther north, rocks and
wooded areas hold the unusual Suwannee bass, a feisty subspecies that patrols
the shoreline. There are also crystal-clear springs where big bass go to spawn
each year. During the usually mild winter and spring months -- especially
March and April -- the scenic river is home to some of the most dependable bass
fishing anywhere. The tidal section of the lower Suwannee, particularly
creeks and ditches from the mouth of the river north to Fowler's Bluff, is
especially popular among local bass enthusiasts. In these shallow tributaries,
bass waylay baitfish from behind abundant wooden structure, as well as lily
pads. The Suwannee bass has a dark sublateral line that's imperfectly
developed and aligned straight only at the base of the tail. It has a spot at
the base of the tail and lateral blotches on its sides. Its lower anterior
section can be bright blue, which is one of its most distinguishing
characteristics. Because of both its diminutive size and testy demeanor,
the Suwannee bass provides the perfect sport for ultralight enthusiasts.
Suwannee River Map
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