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Santa Fe River

Florida, United States

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Santa Fe River fishing reports

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Suwannee bass

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Striped bass

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Largemouth bass

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Florida bass

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General info

Santa Fe River is a stream located in Alachua County, Florida, United States. It is also intersecting with Bradford County, Florida. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Suwannee bass, and Bluegill.

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29Β°51β€²52.4β€³N 82Β°18β€²57.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Santa Fe 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 9, 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 Santa Fe River fishing

the Santa Fe River is a stream located in Alachua County, Florida, United States. It is also intersecting with Bradford County, Florida. Its coordinates are:
29Β°51β€²52.4β€³N 82Β°18β€²57.1β€³W
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