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Turnbull Swamp

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Florida, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Ruddy bowfin

26 in · 8 lb

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Ruddy bowfin

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Warmouth

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General info

Turnbull Swamp is a swamp located in Saint Johns County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Ruddy bowfin, Warmouth, and Longnose gar.

Location

29°57′31.6″N 81°27′10.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Turnbull 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
Ruddy bowfin

Ruddy bowfin

Regulation boundaryFL State Waters
Additional information
No bag limit. No minimum size. No closed season.
Edibility
Poor
Synonyms
Amia calva, Mudfish, choupique
Season open: year-round
Warmouth

Warmouth

Regulation boundaryFL State Waters
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.

RequirementKeep intact

In waters where minimum-length or slot-size limits apply, game fish may not be filleted, nor their head or tail fin removed until the angler has completed fishing for the 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.

Restrictions & requirements

Keep Intact

In waters where minimum-length or slot-size limits apply, game fish may not be filleted, nor their head or tail fin removed until the angler has completed fishing for the day.

Additional information
No minimum size. Whole 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
Very good
Synonyms
Lepomis gulosus
Season open: year-round
Longnose gar

Longnose gar

Regulation boundaryFL State Waters
Additional information
No bag limit. No minimum size. No closed season.
Edibility
Poor
Synonyms
Lepisosteus osseus
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FAQ about Turnbull Swamp fishing

📍 Where is Turnbull Swamp located?
Turnbull Swamp is a swamp located in Saint Johns County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°57′31.6″N 81°27′10.9″W
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🎣 Where on Turnbull Swamp is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Turnbull 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 Turnbull Swamp?
The most common species in Turnbull Swamp are:
  • Ruddy bowfin - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Warmouth - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Longnose gar - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Turnbull Swamp fishing reports?
The latest Turnbull Swamp fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Turnbull Swamp right now?
According to fishing regulations at Turnbull 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 Turnbull 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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