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Fort Simmons Branch
Fort Simmons Branch is a stream in Hendry County, Florida. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Florida's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Overcast
93°
79°
13 mph
22%
Sat
Showers
87°
77°
19 mph
57%
Sun
Showers
94°
76°
8 mph
60%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Jacks Branch2.2 mi
- Jacks Lake4.1 mi
- Cypress Creek6.5 mi
- Telegraph Creek10.9 mi
- Trout Creek13.3 mi
- Fye Pond15.0 mi
- Okaloacoochee Slough16.6 mi
- Rainey Slough17.3 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.
Fort Simmons Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Fort Simmons Branch?+
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 Fort Simmons Branch?+
Fort Simmons Branch is a stream in Hendry County, Florida. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.