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Moccasin Branch

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Florida, United States

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Ruddy bowfin

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Channel catfish

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Black crappie

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General info

Moccasin Branch is a stream located in Saint Johns County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Black crappie, and Ruddy bowfin.

Location

29°46′12.9″N 81°31′21″W
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Fishing regulations at Moccasin Branch, 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
Channel catfish

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryFL State Waters
Additional information
No minimum size. No bag limit unless you are in a fish management area. Bag limit reduced to six channel catfish in any fish management area except as provided by rules of the Commission.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Ictalurus punctatus
Season open: year-round
Black crappie

Black crappie

Regulation boundaryFL State Waters
Bag limit25

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.

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.
Edibility
Excellent! Catch, Clean, Cook Black Crappie aka Speckled Perch
Synonyms
Calico bass, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, Speckled Perch
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
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World Golf Village

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St. Augustine Beach

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Crescent Beach

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Green Cove Springs

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Pomona Park

19.0 miles away

Marineland

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Welaka

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Penney Farms

22.6 miles away

Crescent City

23.0 miles away

Palm Coast

23.0 miles away

Nocatee

23.2 miles away

Fruit Cove

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Interlachen

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Beverly Beach

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Seville

30.0 miles away

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FAQ about Moccasin Branch fishing

📍 Where is the Moccasin Branch located?
the Moccasin Branch is a stream located in Saint Johns County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°46′12.9″N 81°31′21″W
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🎣 Where on the Moccasin Branch is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Moccasin Branch 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 the Moccasin Branch?
The most common species in the Moccasin Branch are:
📢 What are the latest Moccasin Branch fishing reports?
The latest Moccasin Branch fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Moccasin Branch right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Moccasin Branch, 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 the Moccasin Branch?

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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