Fishing in Crescent City, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Crescent City, Florida?

Anglers in Crescent City , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Saint Johns River , Saint Johns River , Ocklawaha River , Lake George , Crescent Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Crescent City?

Most commonly caught species around Crescent City , FL : Largemouth bass - 9,395 reported catches Red drum - 1,523 reported catches Bluegill - 928 reported catches Mangrove snapper - 890 reported catches Florida bass - 684 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Crescent City fishing reports?

The latest Crescent City , FL fishing reports are: @jason.cohen reported a nice Florida pompano at Marineland . @jason.cohen reported a nice Florida pompano at Marineland . @jason.cohen reported a nice Blacktip shark at Marineland . @austinlay reported a nice Largemouth bass at Saint Johns River . @mikeyatkins reported a nice Sheepshead at Saint Johns River . .

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

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Top fish species in Crescent City

Latest Crescent City fishing reports

Florida pompano

Marineland

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Florida pompano

Marineland

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Blacktip shark

Marineland

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Largemouth bass

Saint Johns River

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Sheepshead

Saint Johns River

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Hardhead sea catfish

Smith Creek

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Red drum

Saint Johns River

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Atlantic croaker

Saint Johns River

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Red drum

Saint Johns River

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Spotted seatrout

Saint Johns River

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Fishing regulations in Crescent City

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 June 21st, 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

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

29°26′14.6″N 81°31′2.3″W

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FAQ about Crescent City fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Crescent City, Florida?

Anglers in Crescent City, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Saint Johns River, Saint Johns River, Ocklawaha River, Lake George, and Crescent Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Crescent City?

Most commonly caught species around Crescent City, FL:

Largemouth bass - 9,395 reported catches
Red drum - 1,523 reported catches
Bluegill - 928 reported catches
Mangrove snapper - 890 reported catches
Florida bass - 684 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Crescent City fishing reports?

The latest Crescent City, FL fishing reports are:

@jason.cohen reported a nice Florida pompano at Marineland.
@jason.cohen reported a nice Florida pompano at Marineland.
@jason.cohen reported a nice Blacktip shark at Marineland.
@austinlay reported a nice Largemouth bass at Saint Johns River.
@mikeyatkins reported a nice Sheepshead at Saint Johns River.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Crescent City?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Crescent City, FL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: