Fishing along Black Creek and the Choctawhatchee River and Bay<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n
The Choctawhatchee River flows for 96 breathtaking miles from Alabama to Choctawhatchee Bay. With beautiful and diverse river terrain, anglers can cast a line in wide open water or play hide and seek with their catch in the lower tidal reaches of the river. With still waters, tree tops, stick-ups, and small creeks peeking around the bend, the Choctawhatchee river brings fine catches throughout the year.<\/p>\n
Largemouth bass are most easily caught in spring and summer on crankbaits and artificial worms. Bass also can be caught around treetops and stick-ups in the river. Redear are abundant and generally spawn in quieter waters during April, then remain active throughout summer and early fall. Stumpknockers are found in smaller creeks, while redbreast bream and warmouth (both late spring and summer spawners) are more active in still waters. Sunshine bass, usually 1-3 pounds, can be caught in the lower sections of the river. Anglers should use shiny lures, which resemble shad or menhaden, live shrimp, or finger mullet when seeking striped or sunshine bass. The best time to fish for larger stripers is early morning or late afternoon, ideally on an outgoing tide.<\/p>\n
Fishing Licenses<\/h3>\n
Fishing licenses are required by law if you are between 16 and 65. However, many anglers know buying a license funds fish and wildlife conservation and voluntarily buy one as a way of showing their stewardship ethic. Instant licenses are available by calling 1-888-FISH-FLORIDA (347-4356). These waters host both fresh and saltwater species.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1644526660455{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\n
Freshwater Species typically found in this area:<\/b><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n
Largemouth Bass<\/strong> Bluegill<\/strong> Redear (Shellcracker)<\/strong> Redbreast (Bream)<\/strong> Striped Bass<\/strong> Sunshine Bass:<\/strong> Hybrid of white bass x striped bass Black Crappie<\/strong> Channel Catfish<\/strong> Flathead Catfish<\/strong> Redfish (Red Drum)<\/strong> Spotted Sea Trout (Speckled Trout)<\/strong> Sheepshead<\/strong> Mullet<\/strong> 1. Supports conservation efforts.
\nState Record: 17.27 lbs.<\/p>\n
\nState Record: 2.95 lbs.<\/p>\n
\nState Record: 4.86 lbs<\/p>\n
\nState Record: 2.08 lbs.<\/p>\n
\nState Record: 42.25 lbs.<\/p>\n
\nState Record: 16.31 lbs.<\/p>\n
\nState Record: 3.83 lbs.<\/p>\n
\nState Record 44.50 lbs.<\/p>\n
\nState Record: 63.80 pounds<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1644526666920{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]\nSaltwater Species:<\/b><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n
\nState Record 52.32 lbs.<\/p>\n
\nState Record 17.44 lbs.<\/p>\n
\nState Record 15.13 lbs.<\/p>\n
\nState Record: This species is not currently eligible for a state record.
\nMost common size is 1 to 3 pounds but can exceed 10 pounds.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#eeeeee” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”40″ constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”40″ top_padding_tablet=”30″ constrain_group_3=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”30″ top_padding_phone=”30″ constrain_group_5=”yes” bottom_padding_phone=”30″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_color=”#ffffff” shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”140″ shape_divider_bring_to_front=”true” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”mountains” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\nAnglers Code of Ethics:<\/h3>\n
\n2. Practices effective catch-and-release of fish that are unwanted or prohibited to retain.
\n3. Doesn\u2019t pollute; recycles and disposes of trash.
\n4. Practices safe angling and boating, by following the laws and using common sense practices to prevent injury to themselves, others or property.
\n5. Learns and obeys fishing and boating rules and regulations, and purchases appropriate licenses.
\n6. Respects other anglers\u2019 and boaters\u2019 rights.
\n7. Respects property owners\u2019 rights and does not trespass.
\n8. Shares fishing knowledge and skills.
\n9. Doesn\u2019t release live bait into waters or spread exotic plants and fish.
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