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Ocklawaha River

Florida, United States

4.5Β·785 catches

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Ocklawaha River fishing reports

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Redear sunfish

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Ocklawaha River is a stream located in Putnam County, Florida, United States. It is also intersecting with Lake County, Florida. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bowfin, and Bluegill.

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29Β°29β€²2.4β€³N 81Β°44β€²26.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Ocklawaha River, FL

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 May 12, 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 Ocklawaha River fishing

the Ocklawaha River is a stream located in Putnam County, Florida, United States. It is also intersecting with Lake County, Florida. Its coordinates are:
29Β°29β€²2.4β€³N 81Β°44β€²26.2β€³W
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The most common species in the Ocklawaha River are:
  • Largemouth bass - 206 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bowfin - 31 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 27 members reported to have caught this fish
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