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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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  • 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.
  • Largemouth Bass

    Species: Largemouth Bass

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    The St. Johns River is known as a trophy-caliber largemouth bass fishery.
  • Crappie

    Species: Crappie

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    Large black crappie are extremely prevalent throughout the St. Johns River and its connecting waterbodies.
  • Catfish

    Species: Catfish

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    Big catfish can also be targeted in the St. Johns River.