St. Johns River (FL)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about St. Johns River?

The St. Johns River is a body of water located on the eastern coast of Florida. Spanning nearly 300 miles, this river passes through Jacksonville, Palatka, and Volusia. The St. Johns River is known for trophy bass fishing and is home to many tournaments each year, Largemouth Bass have been known to grow over the 10 pound mark... The St. Johns River is a diverse body of water and offers something for all anglers. Depending on the time of year, the St. Johns River can be a tricky place to catch a bass. Because the waterlevels are constnatly rising and falling, fish are constatnly moving. Consistant fish producers include sand bar dropoffs, isolated hydrilla clumps, and sharp bends in the river, and deep holes. All of these areas are key spots to find clean water, a very important factor when fishing a tidal fishery.

Q: What is St. Johns River's size, depth, and clarity?

St. Johns River is a 1284972.00 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a murky water clarity.

Q: What fish are in St. Johns River?

St. Johns River contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, Striped Bass.

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St. Johns River Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

30 Reports on St. Johns River

15 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Worming)
- Structure
  River Channels
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Texas Rigs (Worming) in Spring (Post-Spawn) (River Channels)
I use zoom magnum Texas ridged a lot. I like fishing the pads, grass Matt's, docks, and anything that looks like a bass would be sitting waiting to ambush
Recommended gear for St. Johns River, FL
Hotbait
Zoom Magnum UV Speed Worm Watermelon Red / 7"
$6.29
Booyah Pad Crasher Frog Leopard Frog / 2 1/2"
$7.29
Dillon Lehnen
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Frogs/Toads
- Structure
  Lily Pads
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Frogs/Toads in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Lily Pads)
Fished the St. Johns River the other day in some canals off of a small creek. Spent most of the afternoon throwing a Pro Bronzeye Poppin' Frog 60 on a Denali AttaX 7' 4" Heavy Fast Rod with a... Read More
Dillon recommended this gear for St. Johns River, FL
Hotbait
SPRO Bronzeye Poppin' Frog 60 Albino / 2 1/3"
$11.19
VMC Weedless Neko Hook #1 / Black Nickel
Out of Stock
Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Hard Topwater (Prop)
- Structure
  Laydowns
- Forage
  Perch
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Topwater (Prop) in Spring (Spawn) (Laydowns)
I have used this bait for the last two years and I have caught fish on every body of water I fish. Great bait l wish Rapala made this bait in a magnum size
Recommended gear for St. Johns River, FL
Hotbait
Rapala X-Rap 4" / Yellow Perch
$9.99

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Top ProductsReported on St. Johns River for Spring Largemouth Bass

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Top Baits Reported

Bang StickZ Black/Blue Laminate / 5 3/4"

HotbaitBest Seller

Z-Man

Bang StickZ Black/Blue Laminate / 5 3/4"

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$4.49

HotbaitOn Sale

Yamamoto

6" Senko Worm Black and Blue / 6"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$5.24~~$6.99~~

Magnum UV Speed Worm Watermelon Red / 7"

Hotbait

Zoom

Magnum UV Speed Worm Watermelon Red / 7"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$6.29

Bronzeye Poppin' Frog 60 Albino / 2 1/3"

Hotbait

SPRO

Bronzeye Poppin' Frog 60 Albino / 2 1/3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Frogs/Toads

$11.19

Booyah

Pad Crasher Frog Leopard Frog / 2 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$7.29

Hotbait

Rapala

X-Rap 4" / Yellow Perch

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Topwater (Prop)

$9.99

Arashi Vibe Lipless Crankbait Green Gold Shad / 2 3/4"

Hotbait

Storm

Arashi Vibe Lipless Crankbait Green Gold Shad / 2 3/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$7.79

Hotbait

Rapala

Ripstop Silver / 3 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$8.99

Dinger Worm 5" Green Pumpkin/Blue Flake / 5"

Hotbait

Yum

Dinger Worm 5" Green Pumpkin/Blue Flake / 5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Frogs/Toads

$3.29

HotbaitOn Sale

Yamamoto

5" Senko Worm Midnight / 5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Frogs/Toads

$5.62~~$7.49~~

Hotbait

Missile Baits

D Bomb Bruiser / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$4.69

Jack Hammer Stealthblade Chatterbait 3/8 oz / Clearwater Shad

Hotbait

Z-Man

Jack Hammer Stealthblade Chatterbait 3/8 oz / Clearwater Shad

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$15.99

Gambler Lures

Komodo Bladed Jig Trailer White Lightening / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$5.69

Other Top Reported Products

HotbaitBest Seller

Shimano

Vanford Spinning Reel 2500 / 6.0:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$239.99

InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 17lb / 200 Yards

Best Seller

Seaguar

InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 17lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$31.99

Best Seller

VMC

Weedless Neko Hook #1 / Black Nickel

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Frogs/Toads

$4.99

Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 7.1:1

Best Seller

Daiwa

Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 7.1:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$209.99

Best Seller

Woo! Tungsten

Stopper Pegs Black

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$2.99

Shimano

Poison Adrena Casting Rods 7'3" / Medium-Heavy / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$389.99

Best Seller

Woo! Tungsten

Painted Flipping Weight 3/8 oz / Black

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$7.29

Sufix

Advance Fluorocarbon 14lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$26.99

Daiwa

Tatula Elite Casting Reel Right / 7.1:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$249.99

St. Croix

Legend Tournament Bass Casting Rods 7'5" / Medium-Heavy / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$330.00

Best Seller

Sunline

Super FC Sniper 10lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Frogs/Toads

$21.99

Best Seller

VMC

Flippin Hook 3/0 / Black Nickel

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$4.29

Sufix

131 Braided Line 30lb / 150 Yards / Low Vis Green

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$38.99

Daiwa

Steez CT SV Casting Reel Left / 8.1:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$699.99

Tatula Elite Series Casting Rods - 2018 Release 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Extra-Fast

On Sale

Daiwa

Tatula Elite Series Casting Rods - 2018 Release 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Extra-Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$229.99~~$279.99~~

St. Croix

Mojo Bass Glass Casting Rods 7'2" / Heavy / Moderate

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$170.00

Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on St. Johns River

Choose a top technique based upon St. Johns River Reports filed by local anglers.

Texas Rigs (Worming) 27%

Frogs/Toads 20%

Hard Jerkbaits 13%

Bladed Jigs 7%

Hard Topwater (Prop) 7%

Lipless Crankbaits 7%

Neko Rigs 7%

Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) 7%

Wacky Rigs 7%

St. Johns River (FL)Fishing Reports

St. Johns River Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Texas Rigs (Worming) in Spring (Post-Spawn) (River Channels)

Recommended gear for St. Johns River, FL

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Frogs/Toads in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Lily Pads)

Dillon recommended this gear for St. Johns River, FL

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Topwater (Prop) in Spring (Spawn) (Laydowns)

Recommended gear for St. Johns River, FL

Top ProductsReported on St. Johns River for Spring Largemouth Bass

Top Baits Reported

Other Top Reported Products

Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on St. Johns River

Learn More about St. Johns River

What do you need to know about St. Johns River?

What is St. Johns River's size, depth, and clarity?

What fish are in St. Johns River?