Escambia County · lake · 173 acres
Tarkiln Bayou
Tarkiln Bayou is a lake in Escambia 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
Showers
94°
79°
9 mph
43%
Fri
Drizzle
92°
76°
13 mph
33%
Sat
Storms
87°
79°
15 mph
29%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Peterson Branch2.6 mi
- Manuel Bayou3.0 mi
- Bridge Creek3.9 mi
- Baroco Lake Number One4.4 mi
- Baroco Lake Number Two4.8 mi
- Soldier Creek4.9 mi
- Perdido River6.1 mi
- Tee Lake6.4 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.
Tarkiln Bayou fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Tarkiln Bayou?+
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 Tarkiln Bayou?+
Tarkiln Bayou is a lake in Escambia County, Florida. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.