Santa Rosa County · stream · order 7 river · ~2,442 cfs typical
Yellow River
Stocked 22× since 2008 · FWC
Yellow River is a stream in Santa Rosa County, Florida, stocked with Bluegill, Hybrid Striped Bass, Redear Sunfish and Striped Bass — 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
Overcast
93°
76°
10 mph
40%
Sat
Showers
88°
76°
12 mph
33%
Sun
Storms
87°
78°
16 mph
70%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Redear Sunfish | 47,650 | 700/lb | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 660 | 1400/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 25,720 | 650/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 17,427 | 650/lb | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 20,540 | 1040/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 6,072 | 1104/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 9,333 | 1009/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 34,830 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 28,500 | ||
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 189,000 | ||
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 215,000 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 10,800 | ||
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 59,600 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 15,000 | 1308/lb | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 58,100 | 1435/lb | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 11,700 | 457/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 4,550 | 233/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 22,200 | 626/lb | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 86,200 | 720/lb | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 100,600 | 1320/lb | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 48,750 | 4815/lb | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 83,200 | 1360/lb | |
When does Yellow River get stocked?
Going by 22 records since 2008, 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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All Florida waters with bluegill → · All Florida waters with hybrid striped bass →
Nearby waters
- Skim Lake0.8 mi
- Blackwater River1.2 mistocked Jul 1, 2024
- Weaver River1.4 mi
- Goggle-Eye Lake1.8 mi
- Catfish Branch2.2 mi
- Cat Island Lake2.3 mi
- Albert Gordon Pond2.5 mi
- Pond Creek4.0 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.
Yellow River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Yellow River?+
Yellow River is stocked with Bluegill, Hybrid Striped Bass, Redear Sunfish and Striped Bass in Santa Rosa County, Florida, most recently on Jul 1, 2024 by FWC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Yellow River get stocked?+
Going by 22 records since 2008, stocking at Yellow River peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Yellow River?+
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 Yellow River?+
Yellow River is a stream in Santa Rosa 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.