Fort Meadeon Peace River
River flow last 30 days
What's working on Peace River
- 01Peace River is flowing at 397 cfs with clear skies and 78°F temperatures.
- 02Focus on baitfish, shrimp, and aquatic invertebrates as primary forage.
- 03Snook and Tarpon are key targets in lower, tidal sections.
- 04Bluegill, Panfish, and Crappie are active in upstream freshwater areas.
- 05Terrestrial activity is waning but can still bring fish to the surface on warmer days.
What to tie on at Fort Meade
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Crappie Jig Fly
Excellent for crappie and panfish, especially during their spring spawning season around structure. Also effective for bluegill.
Buy at AmazonClouser Minnow (Saltwater)
A highly versatile baitfish imitation effective year-round for predatory species like snook, tarpon, largemouth bass, and gar in both fresh and tidal waters.
Buy at AmazonTarpon Toad
A proven pattern for migrating tarpon in the tidal sections of the river during spring.
Buy at AmazonDamsel Nymph (Olive)
Damsel nymphs become active in late spring, migrating to shore to hatch. This pattern is excellent for bluegill, panfish, and crappie holding in weed beds.
Mop Fly
A general attractor pattern that mimics various larvae and grubs, consistently effective for a wide range of species including bass, panfish, crappie, and gar.
Gurgler (Bass)
As water temperatures rise, topwater activity increases for largemouth bass, bluegill, panfish, and even gar, making this an excellent attractor.
Scud (Pink/Orange)
Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent food source year-round, especially in areas with aquatic vegetation, making this effective for bluegill, panfish, and crappie in early spring.
Buy at AmazonSnook Fly (Crystal Bugger)
A reliable year-round baitfish and shrimp imitation that is effective for snook and tarpon in the river's tidal zones.
Olive Woolly Bugger
A reliable streamer that imitates leeches and baitfish, effective for a wide range of predatory species including Largemouth Bass, Gar, Bluegill, Panfish, and Crappie.
Florida season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.