Black Creek Fishing
4 public launches, 1 county.
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Black Creek fishing and access
4 public launches line the Black Creek, with 4 on fresh water and 0 on brackish water. Launches sit in Clay County.
FWC lists Florida bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and black crappie for the Black Creek. TrophyCatch lists 198 documented bass from the Black Creek and connected water. Readings from 2 live gauges on the Black Creek are below.
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Where FWC says to fish the Black Creek
“Nearby Black Creek is deep with vegetated shorelines.”
“During the summer heat, striped bass may utilize Black Creek if water temperatures are lower than out in the St. Johns.”
Quoted from FWC site pages: FWC page 1. Checked October 2026.
The Black Creek outlook
“Black Creek is another great spot to fish for bass and panfish.”
Quoted from the FWC forecast: FWC page 1. Checked October 2026.
Public access on the Black Creek
Clay County
- Jennings State Forest – Powell Ford Paddling Accesspaddle launch, fee
- Jennings State Forest – Ellis Ford Paddling Accesspaddle launch, fee
- Jennings State Forest – Knights Landing Paddling Accesspaddle launch, fee
- Jennings State Forest – Indian Ford Paddling Accesspaddle launch, fee
FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, grouped by the water body name FWC gives each ramp. Checked October 2026.
Gauge readings on the Black Creek
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Black Creek Canal West Of 127 Ave Nr Goulds, Fl | 64 cfs, 2.52 ft gage height | Nov 13 9:15 am |
| Black Creek Canal East Of Us1 Nr Goulds, Fl | 87 cfs, 0.71 ft gage height | Nov 13 9:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 10:34 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Bass over 8 pounds, Black Creek
St. Johns River area, Black Creek, and Doctors Inlet
TrophyCatch counts from FWC site pages for the Black Creek.
Regulations, Black Creek
FWC lists no special rule for the Black Creek, so the statewide tables apply.
FWC regulations checked October 2026. All Florida limits.
Close to the Black Creek
Tackle along the Black Creek
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Orange Parksporting goods store, Orange Park, 11 miles
- Bite A Baitbait and tackle, Orange Park, 11 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Orange Parksporting goods store, Orange Park, 12 miles
- Green Acres Sporting Goodssporting goods store, Jacksonville, 13 miles
- Doctors Lake Marinamarina, Clay, 14 miles
More rivers near the Black Creek
- Ortega River4 launches
- St. Marys River5 launches
- Nassau River6 launches
- Santa Fe River17 launches
Piscifun reels for this water
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Quick answers for the Black Creek
How many ramps are on the Black Creek?
4 launches, split 4 fresh and 0 salt, per FWC.
Which counties does the Black Creek run through?
Launches are in Clay County.
What should I fish for on the Black Creek?
FWC names Florida bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and black crappie.
Does USGS gauge the Black Creek?
2 USGS gauges report to this page every hour.
What are the rules on the Black Creek?
No river-specific FWC rule is listed for the Black Creek.
Is the Black Creek good for kayaks?
Yes, 4 launches on the Black Creek are for paddle craft only.
Do I need a saltwater or freshwater license on the Black Creek?
The fresh reaches of the Black Creek need a freshwater license and the tidal mouth a saltwater one.
What do Black Creek ramps cost?
0 of 4 list no fee.
What shops are near the Black Creek?
Closest shops: Academy Sports + Outdoors Orange Park, Bite A Bait and DICK'S Sporting Goods Orange Park.
Put in on the Black Creek
Check fees and parking on each launch page.