The waters

Where to fish in Putnam County

Four legendary waters, four different games. Here's what each one is known for and how it fishes through the year.

The main stem — tidal, grass-lined, and full of bass.

Flooded timber and pads — a trophy-bass legend.

Florida's second-largest lake — big, open water.

Speck factory and springtime bass.

By species

What you'll catch

Largemouth bass are the headline, but Putnam County water gives up much more.

Trophy potential on every water here — especially winter and spring.

Slab crappie stack up in cool months on Crescent Lake and the river canals.

Spring and summer bedding action — great for kids and the cooler.

Channel and white catfish along the river channels year-round.