Ocklawaha River

Spring means that the time for catching Largemouth Bass is here, and Bass are readily available. Also, as the weather warms up, Panfish will start to get active. The Ocklawaha River presents an excellent opportunity to catch Panfish and Catfish. When fishing here, anglers can catch Redbreast Sunfish, which only reside in rivers and creeks. Anglers can also catch Spotted Sunfish, also known as Stumpknockers, in abundance. The best way to fish in the river is to find structures, which can come in the form of fallen trees, vegetation, deep holes, or tree roots. A good method is to fish a worm or Grass Shrimp using a small hook and enough split shot to hold the bait still. The entire river is typically good for this type of fishing. Catfishing at night during the warmer months can produce good results. Chicken livers, live worms, or even cut bait work well. The bigger the bait, the bigger the Catfish you will usually catch. Target deep holes, outside bends, or deeper creek mouths that have some type of additional cover (i.e., logs, aquatic plants, docks, etc.).