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Escambia County Florida
Escambia River
Closest Town: Pensacola
Public Boat Access:
Many located along river including:
Molino Boat Ramp:
Located off Fairgrounds Road in Molino
Mystic Springs Ramp:
Located off Mystic Springs Road, South of Century off US 29.
River Notes: The
Escambia River has the richest assemblage of freshwater fish of any river in
Florida, including numerous sportfish species — shadow bass, warmouth,
bluegill, longear sunfish, redear sunfish, spotted sunfish, spotted bass,
largemouth bass, black crappie, chain pickerel, blue catfish, channel catfish,
flathead catfish, and sunshine bass. Bluegill and shellcracker fishing is
best in the spring near the delta area on earthworms. Many anglers also catch
good strings of bream in the spring by fly fishing. Bass fishing is good in the
delta area during spring and fall. Best baits are crankbaits, but live shrimp
produce good strings especially in late summer. Sunshine bass fishing is
excellent in late summer primarily in the delta area. Live shrimp, jigs and
spoons produce the best results. Speckled perch can be caught in the river near
treetops and sloughs in January and February using live minnows. All black bass
less than 13 inches in length must be immediately released unharmed.
Escambia River Map
Lake Stone
Closest Town: Century
Public Boat Access:
Located off CR 4
Lake Size: 130 Acres
Lake Notes: Specializing in
Largemouth Bass, Bream and Catfish. Bream should be plentiful in the
spring, and best baits should be crickets and earthworms. Bass fishing will be
best in the spring and early summer. Dark colored plastic worms or topwater
plugs should be used at daylight and late afternoon. Catfish have been stocked,
and best baits are earthworms and chicken livers.
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