Peace River

Note: Peace River USGS water gauge data is available online.

The Peace River offers a great opportunity to experience Old Florida. Aside from the wildlife and occasional canoer, you may have stretches of river all to yourself. With such little pressure compared to the popular lakes in the region, you can expect to encounter some feisty fish. Water levels have finally come down and should make for some fun trips. Snook can be caught throughout the entire river this time of year (check current season closures and regulations). Try fishing with live finger mullet or golden shiners around bridges, docks, and the many snags (fallen trees), or try using larger artificial baits such as the DOA Baitbuster, MirrOLures, and jerkbaits for some great action. Florida Bass and panfish (Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, and Spotted Sunfish) should be found in deeper holes in and around the snags, and the catfish won’t be too far away. Small spinners and flies should produce some good panfish action, while spinnerbaits, jerkbaits, and plastic worms should produce some bass. Tight lines!