Category St Johns River Fishing Reports

Follow the latest St Johns River fishing reports and seasonal conditions for bass, crappie, striped bass and North Florida panfish. Coverage includes Lake George, the Ocklawaha River, Rodman Reservoir, springs and connected waters across the St Johns system. For techniques and seasonal tactics, see our St Johns River fishing tips; for regional planning, explore the North Florida lakes guide.

Complete Guide for Picking Bass Jig

Winter Jig Fishing for Bass

Quick answer: Pick a bass jig by matching head style, weight, trailer and color to the cover, depth and retrieve. Use flipping or punch jigs for heavy cover, football jigs for rock and bottom contact, swim jigs for horizontal presentations,…

North Florida Panfish Fishing on the St. Johns River

Fishing for Panfish

Published: May 19, 2018 · Updated: September 8, 2026 North Florida panfish fishing can be excellent throughout the St. Johns River system, especially when bluegill, bream, redear sunfish, and crappie move into predictable seasonal areas. Around Astor, Lake George, and…

Humbling Bass Fishing Experience

Humbling Bass Fishing Experience

Humbling Bass Fishing Experience Fishing is close to the hearts of many but especially ours. We enjoy sharing our love for the sport with individuals that may have experienced unfortunate events and conditions in their lives. We worked with the…

St. Johns River Crappie Fishing: Best Times, Baits & Tips

Crappie and Bass Fishing On The St johns River

Published: November 3, 2016 · Updated: September 8, 2026 St. Johns River crappie fishing is one of North Florida’s most reliable cool-season freshwater opportunities. Black crappie, often called specks or speckled perch in Florida, use the river’s connected lakes, channels,…