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Bear Creek

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Florida, United States

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Channel catfish

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General info

Bear Creek is a stream located in Putnam County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Striped bass, and Largemouth bass.

Location

29°28′33.4″N 81°42′43.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Bear Creek, 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 Channel catfish as of April 29th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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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.

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29°28′33.4″N 81°42′43.9″W
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the Bear Creek is a stream located in Putnam County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°28′33.4″N 81°42′43.9″W
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