St. Johns River Fishing Breakdown
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A summary of fishing on the St. John's River with Bassmaster Elite John Crews.
St. Johns River
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“Bassmaster Elite, John Crews, is a master at fishing the St. Johns River in Florida. ”
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St. Johns River
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John Crews won the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series Event on the St. Johns River!Lake George
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On the southern end of the St. Johns River is Lake George, known for its spring areas and excellent spring time bass fishing.Crescent Lake
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Crescent Lake is another productive fishing lake connected to the St. Johns River via Dunn's Creek.Rodman Reservoir
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Heading north up the St. Johns River, there is a canal system connected to Rodman Reservoir, which is famous for big bass and where John did major damage to win the 2022 Bassmaster Elite event.St. Johns River
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From Rodman Reservoir north, the fishery turns back into a true river fishery up to where it spills into the Atlantic Ocean in Jacksonville, FL.Technique: Hard Jerkbaits
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Fishing suspending jerkbaits around timber in Rodman Reservoir can be an effective way to catch bass.St. Johns River
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The St. Johns River features the classic Florida tanic water color with visibility that varies from the main river to the connected lakes.
Species: Largemouth Bass
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The St. Johns River is known as a trophy-caliber largemouth bass fishery.
Species: Crappie
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Large black crappie are extremely prevalent throughout the St. Johns River and its connecting waterbodies.
Species: Catfish
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Big catfish can also be targeted in the St. Johns River.