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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

White Oak Swamp is a swamp located in Nassau County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Golden shiner.

Location

30°43′24.4″N 81°44′23.3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on White Oak Swamp?

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Fishing regulations at White Oak Swamp, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundarySt Marys River
Bag limit10

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size12" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Aggregate limit10

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Special gear

FL FW Game Fish

Freshwater game fish may only be taken with pole-and-line or rod-and-reel. There is no limit on the number of rods an angler may use.

Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
Location regulation notes
Regulations specific to St Marys River and its tributaries
Location specific information
Regulations specific to St Marys River and its tributaries
Season open: year-round
Bluegill

Bluegill

Regulation boundarySt Marys River
Bag limit50

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit50

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Special gear

FL FW Game Fish

Freshwater game fish may only be taken with pole-and-line or rod-and-reel. There is no limit on the number of rods an angler may use.

Additional information
No minimum size. 50 panfish (does not include crappie) Whole pickerel or panfish (e.g., bluegill, redear sunfish, redbreast sunfish, spotted sunfish, flier, warmouth) or parts thereof may be used as bait for sportfishing by the angler who caught them. Whole pickerel or bream or parts thereof may not be used as bait for trotlines or bush hooks or any method other than by rod and reel or pole and line.
Edibility
Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill
Synonyms
Lepomis macrochirus
Location regulation notes
Regulations specific to St Marys River and its tributaries
Location specific information
Regulations specific to St Marys River and its tributaries
Season open: year-round
Golden shiner

Golden shiner

Regulation boundaryFL State Waters
Additional information
Bait, including freshwater shrimp, golden shiners of any size, or other freshwater nongame fish, including catfish, less than 8-inches total length may be taken for bait by the following methods, unless specifically prohibited: ■ Cast nets having a stretched mesh size not greater than 1 inch in fresh waters of the state, unless specifically prohibited. ■ Minnow dip nets not more than 4 feet in diameter. ■ Minnow seines having a stretched mesh size not greater than 1 inch, a length not more than 20 feet, and a depth not more than 4 feet. ■ Minnow traps not more than 24 inches in length and 12 inches in diameter, with a funnel entrance not more than 1 inch in spread. ■ Any game fish taken by these methods must be released immediately. ■ Taking of bait for the purpose of sale requires a commercial fishing license.
Edibility
Poor but bass love them!
Synonyms
Notemigonus crysoleucas
Location specific information
Regulations specific to St Marys River and its tributaries
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Cities nearby

Kingsland

6.7 miles away

St. Marys

10.2 miles away

Hilliard

11.1 miles away

Yulee

11.9 miles away

Callahan

12.2 miles away

Nassau Village-Ratliff

15.3 miles away

Woodbine

16.4 miles away

Folkston

17.8 miles away

Fernandina Beach

17.8 miles away

Waverly

26.1 miles away

Jacksonville

27.3 miles away

Baldwin

32.1 miles away

Atlantic Beach

33.0 miles away

Brunswick

33.1 miles away

Waynesville

34.9 miles away

Nahunta

36.3 miles away

Jacksonville Beach

36.7 miles away

St. Simons

37.7 miles away

Macclenny

38.2 miles away

Sterling

38.7 miles away

Hoboken

39.2 miles away

Everett

46.6 miles away

Darien

47.4 miles away

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FAQ about White Oak Swamp fishing

📍 Where is White Oak Swamp located?
White Oak Swamp is a swamp located in Nassau County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°43′24.4″N 81°44′23.3″W
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🎣 Where on White Oak Swamp is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on White Oak Swamp by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in White Oak Swamp?
The most common species in White Oak Swamp are:
📢 What are the latest White Oak Swamp fishing reports?
The latest White Oak Swamp fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at White Oak Swamp right now?
According to fishing regulations at White Oak Swamp, some of the species in season this November include: Common snook, Red grouper, Fat snook, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Greater amberjack. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at White Oak Swamp?

Fishing in Florida requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Freshwater, saltwater, or combination licenses are available for residents and visitors, purchasable online, by phone, or at authorized retailers.

In Florida, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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