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Fishing in Taylor County, Florida
Seat: Perry. FWC North Central region.
- 38launches
- 0lakes
- 2piers
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Taylor County, Florida
Taylor County fishing overview
Governed from Perry, Taylor County belongs to the FWC North Central region. Taylor County covers 1,043 square miles of land and 469 square miles of water, per the Census. FWC lists 38 open public launches for Taylor County, split 20 fresh and 18 salt.
Along the Taylor County shore there are 2 fishing piers, 2 beach accesses with fishing and 53 artificial reef deployments.
38public launches
0FWC lakes
2fishing piers
53reef deployments
Map
Where to fish in Taylor County, mapped
FWC boat ramp inventory, pier finder and lake sites, checked October 2026.
Lakes
Closest FWC lakes to Taylor County
No lake inside Taylor County has its own FWC fishing page, so these are the nearest ones to Perry.
- Koon Lake28 miles east of Perry
- Suwannee Lake41 miles east of Perry
- Lake Piney Z43 miles northwest of Perry
Launches
Boat ramps and paddle launches in Taylor County
Fresh water in Taylor County (20)
- Aucilla Landing at Nutall Rise (Bowden Ramp)Lower Aucilla River, 1 lane ramp, fee, 3 trailer spaces
- Aucilla River Mile 08.3 – Half Mile Rise Primitive Boat LaunchMiddle Aucilla River, 1 lane ramp, free, 3 trailer spaces
- Aucilla River Mile 12.2 – River Sink Canoe Takeout – Cabbage Grove TractMiddle Aucilla River, paddle launch, free
- Aucilla River Mile 14.4 – Walker Bridge Road – Primitive Canoe Access – Cabbage Grove TractMiddle Aucilla River, paddle launch, free
- Aucilla River Mile 15.8 – Upstream Side of Aucilla Rapids Primitive Canoe Access – Cabbage Grove TractMiddle Aucilla River, paddle launch, free
- Aucilla River Mile 16.8 – Primitive Canoe Access – Cabbage Grove Tract NorthMiddle Aucilla River, paddle launch, free
- Aucilla River Mile 17.6 – Jone's Mill Creek Primitive Boat Access – Jones Mill Creek TractMiddle Aucilla River, 1 lane ramp, free, 2 trailer spaces
- Aucilla River Mile 24.4 – Reams Landing Boat Ramp – Mt. Gilead TractMiddle Aucilla River, 1 lane ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces
- Aucilla River Mile 25.2 – Reems Landing Canoe Access – Mt. Gilead TractMiddle Aucilla River, paddle launch, free
- Econfina River Mile 09.6 – Highway 98 – Scanlon Tract Paddle Craft LaunchEconfina River, paddle launch, free, 2 trailer spaces
- Econfina River Mile 09.8 – Highway 98 Wayside Park Boat Ramp (Small Boats Only)Econfina River, 1 lane ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Econfina River Mile 10.2 – Canoe Access – Loughridge Road SouthEconfina River, paddle launch, free
- Econfina River Mile 11.2 – Canoe Access – Loughridge Road NorthEconfina River, paddle launch, free
- Econfina River Mile 13.6 – Canoe Access – South of Cabbage Grove BridgeEconfina River, paddle launch, free
- Econfina River Mile 14.5 – Canoe Access – Cemetary Road WestEconfina River, paddle launch, free
- Econfina River Mile 15.3 – Canoe Access – Cemetary Road EastEconfina River, paddle launch, free
- Econfina River Mile 17.6 – Canoe Access – Whiddon RoadEconfina River, paddle launch, free
- Steinhatchee Falls Tract Upstream Canoe LaunchSteinhatchee River, paddle launch, free, 3 trailer spaces
- Steinhatchee Rise Tract Canoe Launch 2Steinhatchee River, paddle launch, free
- Steinhatchee River Paddlecraft Access – Mile 13.7Steinhatchee River, paddle launch
Salt and brackish water in Taylor County (18)
- Aucilla River Boat Ramp at Mandalay (Williams Fish Camp Landing)Lower Aucilla River, 2 lane ramp, fee, 24 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Dallus Creek – Big Bend Wildlife Management Area (Small Boats)Dallus Creek, 1 lane ramp, free, 6 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Dark Island Public Boat RampGulf Of America, 1 lane ramp, fee, 5 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Econfina River Mile 01.8 – State Park Boat RampEconfina River, 2 lane ramp, fee, 15 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Fenholloway River – Hicks Landing Boat Ramp (Small Boats Only)Fenholloway River, 1 lane ramp, free, 8 trailer spaces
- Fenholloway River – Peterson Landing Canoe AccessFenholloway River, paddle launch, free, 6 trailer spaces
- Fort Steinhatchee Park Kayak Launch DockSteinhatchee River, paddle launch
- Hagen's Cove Primitive Airboat Ramp – Big Bend Wildlife Management AreaGulf Of America, 1 lane ramp, free, 8 trailer spaces, composting toilet
- Hagen's Cove Primitive Launch Ramp – Big Bend Wildlife Management Area (Small Boats)Gulf Of America, 1 lane ramp, free, 6 trailer spaces, composting toilet
- Hickory Mound Inside Primitive Boat Launch (No Gas Motors Sept – Mar)Hickory Mound Impoundment, 1 lane ramp, free, 3 trailer spaces, portable toilet, temporarily closed
- Hickory Mound Outside East Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only)Smith McCullah Creek / Gulf of America Salt Marshes, 1 lane ramp, free, 3 trailer spaces, portable toilet, temporarily closed
- Hickory Mound Outside West Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only)Pitts Creek / Gulf of America Salt Marshes, 1 lane ramp, free, 3 trailer spaces, portable toilet, temporarily closed
- Keaton Beach Public Boat RampGulf Of America, 2 lane ramp, fee, 93 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Spring Creek – Big Bend Wildlife Management AreaSpring Creek, 1 lane ramp, free, 5 trailer spaces
- Spring Warrior Fish CampSpring Warrior Creek, 1 lane ramp, fee, 6 trailer spaces
- Steinhatchee 1st Avenue NE Primitive Boat Launch (Ladd's Landing)Steinhatchee River, 1 lane ramp, free, 6 trailer spaces
- Steinhatchee Public Boat RampSteinhatchee River, 3 lane ramp, fee, 50 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Yates Creek Road Primitive Boat Launch (shallow tidal creek)Yates Creek, 1 lane ramp, free, 6 trailer spaces
FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, open and temporarily closed launches only.
Coast
Coastal fishing, Taylor County
Public piers, Taylor County
- Fort Steinhatchee PierSteinhatchee River
- Hodges ParkGulf of Mexico
Estuaries in Taylor County
- Deadman BayBig Bend
Inlets of Taylor County
- Aucilla Riverinlet
- Econfina Riverinlet
- Fenholloway Riverinlet
- Regular Creekinlet
- Big Spring Creekinlet
- Spring Warrior Creekinlet
- Sweetwater Creekinlet
- Salt Creekinlet
- Pitts Creekinlet
- Hagens Coveinlet
- Dallus Creekinlet
- Clay Creekinlet
Reefs near Taylor County
53 FWC reef sites are tied to Taylor County, from 4 to 51 feet deep.
Taylor County inshore limits, FWC Big Bend region
| Species | Bag | Size | Season | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red drum | 1 a day | 18-27 in. TL | Open year-round | Big Bend Region |
| Snook | 1 a day | 28-33 in. TL | Closed December 1 – end of February, and May 1 – August 31 | Big Bend Region |
| Spotted seatrout | 5 a day | 15-19 in. TL | Open year-round | Big Bend Region |
| Flounder | 5 a day | 14 in minimum | Closed annually Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 | Statewide |
| Sheepshead | 8 a day | 12 in minimum | Open year-round | Statewide |
| Black drum | 5 a day | 14-24 in. with one fish over 24 in. | Open year-round | Statewide |
FWC pier finder, artificial reef layer and saltwater regulations, checked October 2026.
Rivers
Rivers and flow in Taylor County
- Middle Aucilla River8 launches in Taylor County
- Steinhatchee River6 launches in Taylor County
- Econfina River9 launches in Taylor County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Econfina Rv At Econfina Rv State Park Nr Perry, Fl | 44 cfs, 1.77 ft gage height | Nov 9 11:45 pm |
| Fenholloway River Near Foley, Fla. | 32 cfs, 3.68 ft gage height | Nov 9 11:45 pm |
| Econfina River Near Perry, Fla. | 54 cfs, 3.23 ft gage height | Nov 9 11:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 10, 2026 12:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Stocking and records
Records and stocking in Taylor County
Where FWC stocks in Taylor County
| Water | Fish | Species |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bend WMA Ponds | 3,605 | Atlantic Striped Bass Fingerlings, 2021 YC Channel Catfish Sub Adults |
| Big Bend WMA ponds | 1,800 | Channel Catfish – Sub Adult (> 6 inches) |
FWC Completed Stockings reports 2021-22 to 2023-24 and FWC freshwater state records.
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Shops and guides for Taylor County
Tackle stores in Taylor County
- Florida Saltwater Flats Fishing Chartersbait and tackle, Steinhatchee
- Rising Sun Baitbait and tackle, Perry
- Steinhatchee Bait & Tackle Shack and Boat Repairbait and tackle, Steinhatchee
- River Inn & Marinamarina, Steinhatchee
- Sea Hag Marinamarina, Steinhatchee
Fishing guides in Taylor County
- Capt. Mike Bakerinshore, Steinhatchee, (352) 433-6301
- Ideal Marine Supply & Marinainshore, Steinhatchee, (352) 498-5707
- Marker One Flats Chartersinshore, Steinhatchee, (352) 317-1654
- One More Cast Guide Serviceinshore, Perry, (850) 584-9145
- Rocky Creek Chartersinshore, Steinhatchee, (904) 759-6777
- Steinhatchee Fishing Chartersinshore, Steinhatchee, (352) 318-8429
Nearby
Close to Taylor County
Communities in Taylor County
- Steinhatcheepop. 1,049
Counties next to Taylor County
- Lafayette County28 miles east
- Jefferson County34 miles northwest
- Madison County35 miles north
- Dixie County37 miles southeast
Gallery
Photos of the water around Taylor County
Photo: The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Paul Clark, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
Answers
Quick answers for Taylor County
How many boat ramps are in Taylor County?
38, with 20 on fresh water and 18 on salt.
What lakes are in Taylor County?
No lake in the county has an FWC fishing page; Koon Lake is the closest.
Is Taylor County on the coast?
2 piers, 18 salt launches and 53 reef sites.
Which FWC office manages Taylor County?
The North Central region for fresh water, and the Big Bend region for redfish, snook and trout.
Are there bait shops in Taylor County?
5 shops and marinas are listed, including Florida Saltwater Flats Fishing Charters, Rising Sun Bait and River Inn & Marina.
Are there fishing guides in Taylor County?
6 guides are based in Taylor County.
Has FWC stocked waters in Taylor County?
Stocking reports list 2 sites.
What town is the Taylor County seat?
The seat is Perry.
Is a license required in Taylor County?
A license is required from age 16; buy the one for the water you plan to fish.
Get on the water in Taylor County
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