Hillsborough County · bay
Big Bend
Stocked 17× since 2009 · FWC
Big Bend is a bay in Hillsborough County, Florida — most recently on Jul 1, 2024. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from FWC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Showers
87°
77°
14 mph
35%
Sat
Rain
86°
77°
16 mph
55%
Sun
Storms
90°
78°
17 mph
64%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,800 | 6.9/lb | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,800 | 8.5/lb | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,800 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,805 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,800 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,807 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,800 | 6.3/lb | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,756 | 6.6/lb | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 775 | 5.2/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,104 | 13.8/lb | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,750 | 10.5/lb | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,752 | 12/lb | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,778 | 4/lb | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,780 | 6.6/lb | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,749 | 8.7/lb | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 501 | 5.5/lb | |
When does Big Bend get stocked?
Going by 17 records since 2009, stocking here peaks in July.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Bullfrog Creek3.3 mi
- Little Bullfrog Creek3.1 mi
- Wolf Branch3.4 mi
- Alafia River4.3 mi
- Marsh Branch5.2 mi
- Archie Creek6.2 mi
- Little Manatee River6.4 mi
- Wildcat Creek8.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official FL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Bend fishing — FAQ
When does Big Bend get stocked?+
Going by 17 records since 2009, stocking at Big Bend peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Big Bend?+
Yes — Florida requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Big Bend?+
Big Bend is a bay in Hillsborough County, Florida. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: FWC · updated Jul 1, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.