World records for largemouth bass are based upon the heaviest WEIGHT, so Mr. Jfrom Lake Montgomery, Ocmulgee River, Telfair County in southern GEORGIA. With a length of 32.5 inches and a girth of 28.5 inches had been caught by Mr. That the accepted WORLD RECORD Largemouth Bass of 22 pounds 4 ounces in weight Thomas Johnson's 1975 catch, the FL GFC was aware Riley Witt ( Field & Stream magazine documented former non-certified Florida state record and 1961 Field & Stream magazine annual fishing contest winner)Īlso at the time of Mr. (2) 19 pounds 0 ounces in weight with a length of 31 inches from Lake Tarpon (Pinellas County) on Jby Mr. Phil Jay ("International Spin Fishing Association" and "National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame" documented) (1) 19 pounds 4 ounces in weight from Taylor Creek Reservoir (Orange and Osceola counties) on Jby Mr. Of these two biggest documented FLORIDA-caught Largemouth Bass records: With only the available photos of Johnson's catch and not the fish itself, FL GFC was never able to certify the WEIGHT of this bass as HEAVIER than the then recognized 19-pound state record-so this Ocklawaha River "giant" never became the new Florida certified record largemouth bass.Īt the time of Mr. There is at least one photo from the Ocala Star-Banner newspaper, in 1975, of this extremely long bass which looks very much longer than the Ford "5th generation" pickup truck 21-inch height tailgate that also appears in the picture.Īfter being weighed at a nearby fish camp and photographed, this fish was eaten before the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission (FL GFC) was ever notified of its existence. Johnson of Ocklawaha, Florida on January 2, 1975. It was caught near Moss Bluff by Thomas A. The biggest / heaviest / longest LARGEMOUTH BASS ever supposedly taken from the Ocklawaha River was reportedly 21 pounds 3 ounces in weight and measured beyond 32 inches in length. NOTE - IF NEEDED: Right-click-on individual photos then "Open image in new tab" to ENLARGE them! AlwineĪrticle Originally Posted to Internet: 01 January 2011 With the assistance of Captain Erika Ritter & K. Please note that a Ford "5th generation" pickup truck tailgate measures 21 inches highĪnd a 10-pound Florida largemouth bass usually is 25 to 26 inches in total length.Īn Information, Opinion, Photos, and Sources Report Ocklawaha River largemouth bass (and its shadow) taken on January 2, 1975. Beetle-spins and grass shrimp work well.Photo from an Ocala Star-Banner newspaper article of an Bluegill, shellcracker, and redbreast sunfish fishing is best this time of year in the riverine section of the reservoir. While anglers have their preferred colors, chartreuse, yellow, and white seem to get the most consistent action. Black crappie can be caught along the river channel and Barge Canal on live minnows with floats and plastic tailed jigs. Texas-rigged worms, spinner baits and lipless crank baits also work well, while golden shiners are the bait of choice for the live-bait enthusiasts. Deep diving crank baits and Carolina-rigged soft plastics (worms, lizards, and crawfish) are preferred in the deeper water. The trick is to find the fish and it is important to be careful boating around Rodman because there are stumps everywhere. Generally, the biggest bass are caught in deep water along the river channel and Barge Canal in the Kenwood to Kirkpatrick Dam area. Rodman Reservoir is known for big bass and this is the time of year to get them. Note: Look out for floating logs and exercise caution when navigating. Visit the Florida Boat Ramp Finder for ramp locations. Drawdowns are conducted every three to four years on the reservoir for aquatic plant control and fish and wildlife habitat enhancement. ![]() The Barge Canal and river channel have water depths up to 30 feet deep. The pool section from Orange Springs to Kirkpatrick Dam, including the river channel and the Cross Florida Barge Canal, consists of floating and submersed vegetation, dead standing timber and submersed and partially submersed trees and stumps. The transition section from Paynes Landing to Orange Springs consists of flooded standing timber and areas of floating vegetation. The reservoir from its headwaters at Eureka Dam to Paynes Landing consists of flooded woodlands. A four-gate spillway (Kirkpatrick Dam) controls the water levels of the reservoir. The reservoir was created in 1968 when an earthen dam was built across the Ocklawaha River. It is located south of Palatka off of Hwy 19. Florida Youth Conservation Centers NetworkĪ premier largemouth bass fishery located in north Northeast Florida, covers 9,500 acres and is about 15 miles long.Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.Report injured, orphaned or dead manatees.Report fish kills, wildlife emergencies, sightings, etc.
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