Fishing In The Bass Capital

Home to hundreds of thousands of acres of great waterways and fishing holes, Putnam County is well known for being the "Bass Capital of the World". In addition to great bass fishing, you will find other freshwater, saltwater and brackish species abundant in our waters. Freshwater species also include bluegill, warmouth, black crappie, shell cracker and catfish. Saltwater species like flounder, sea trout, red fish and tarpon also inhabit our waters. In the winter and fall seasons the abundance of stripped bass can be found due to the shrimp migration in the brackish waters. 

Major fishing tournaments also call Putnam County home with many featured on sportsman channels like ESPN. One specifically frequenting Putnam County is the BASS organization (Bassmasters Anglers Sportsman Society). These nationally recognized tournaments as well as local fishing chapters drive hundreds of boaters to the region annually producing a tremendous boost to the local economy. 

Be it leisure fishing or competitive tournaments, Putnam County has you covered when it comes to fishing and boating.