🐟 What fish can you catch in Archer?

Most commonly caught species around Archer , FL : Largemouth bass - 2,616 reported catches Bluegill - 465 reported catches Black crappie - 306 reported catches Ruddy bowfin - 302 reported catches Warmouth - 122 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Archer fishing reports?

The latest Archer , FL fishing reports are: @fish.crazzy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Waters Lake . @FreshCatchSlim reported a nice Bluegill at Unicorn Lake . @seth.teezy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Santa Fe . @seth.teezy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Santa Fe . @RMurn reported a nice Green sunfish at Santa Fe River . .

Fishing in Archer, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Archer, Florida?

Anglers in Archer , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Paynes Prairie , Watermelon Pond , Waccasassa River , Wynwood Pond , Hogtown Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Archer?

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Top fish species in Archer

Latest Archer fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Waters Lake

26 in · 9 lb 2 oz

Bluegill

Unicorn Lake

4 in · 2 oz

Largemouth bass

Lake Santa Fe

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Largemouth bass

Lake Santa Fe

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Green sunfish

Santa Fe River

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Redbreast sunfish

Santa Fe River

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Brown bullhead

Bivans Arm

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Santa Fe

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Suwannee bass

Santa Fe River

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Largemouth bass

Santa Fe River

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Fishing regulations in Archer

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 18th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 16

Max size

16"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

Keep intact

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No minimum length. Only 1 bass may be 16-inches or longer in total length. Black Bass or any part thereof may not be used as bait.

Regulations are the same for both Florida Bass and Largemouth Bass throughout Florida, so there is no need for anglers to distinguish between the two species for regulations purposes.

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An angler participating in the TrophyCatch Program may temporarily possess in live condition one largemouth bass, 8 pounds or greater, over the legal length limit and bag limit in order to obtain photographic or video documentation of the fish. All largemouth bass retained for this purpose must be released alive into the waterbody in which it was caught immediately after documentation.

An angler may possess one largemouth bass 16.5 pounds or greater, per day over the legal length or bag limit when submitting for the certification of a potential state record provided they contact the Commission at this link MYFWC-Potential state record largemouth bass. Largemouth bass maintained in live condition may only be possessed on the waterbody or adjacent shore from which the fish was caught and may only be released alive in the same waterbody, unless otherwise directed by Commission staff.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

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Regulations for

29°32′24″N 82°31′7″W

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FAQ about Archer fishing

Anglers in Archer, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Paynes Prairie, Watermelon Pond, Waccasassa River, Wynwood Pond, and Hogtown Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Archer, FL:

Largemouth bass - 2,616 reported catches
Bluegill - 465 reported catches
Black crappie - 306 reported catches
Ruddy bowfin - 302 reported catches
Warmouth - 122 reported catches

The latest Archer, FL fishing reports are:

@fish.crazzy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Waters Lake.
@FreshCatchSlim reported a nice Bluegill at Unicorn Lake.
@seth.teezy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Santa Fe.
@seth.teezy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Santa Fe.
@RMurn reported a nice Green sunfish at Santa Fe River.

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