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Fishing in Palatka, FL

Florida, United States

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Bonnethead shark

Salt Run

31 in · 4 lb

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Bonnethead shark

St. Johns County Ocean Pier

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Bonnethead shark

St. Johns County Ocean Pier

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Gulf kingcroaker

St. Johns County Ocean Pier

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Gulf kingcroaker

St. Johns County Ocean Pier

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White bullhead

Ocklawaha River

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Largemouth bass

Bird of Paradise Nature Preserve

24 in · 6 lb

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Crevalle jack

26 in · 15 lb

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Florida stone crab

7 in · 5 lb

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13 in · 8 lb

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About Palatka fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Palatka, Florida. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 13,623 catches for Largemouth bass, 1,978 catches for Bluegill, and 1,922 catches for Red drum.

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F0rmundacheese +339 others fished here since January 2025

7-day weather forecast in Palatka

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Fishing regulations in Palatka

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 species as of April 23, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Palatka fishing

Anglers in Palatka, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Ocklawaha River, Lake Broward, Dunns Creek, Georges Lake, and Church Lake.
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