Plan Your Palatka & Putnam County Fishing Trip

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Crescent City

3 Bananas

Crescent Lake

Burgers, wings and seafood on Crescent Lake. The restaurant welcomes arrival by boat or road. Check kitchen hours before making a late run across the lake.

Burgers & wings, Dock & dine

Access: Restaurant dock

11 S Lake Street, Crescent City, FL 32112

Palatka

Angel’s Dining Car

St. Johns River

A Reid Street diner stop for a meal in town. Plan to park legally after pulling out; don’t assume space for a truck and trailer at the restaurant.

Diner, Burgers

Access: Road stop

209 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177

Welaka

Betcha Bass Bait Shack

St. Johns River

Bait, tackle and boat fuel on Riverbend Road. The recent local fishing guide lists boat-up access and a range of live bait; call for today’s stock.

Live bait, Marine fuel

Access: Boat-up bait & fuel

124 River Bend Road, Welaka, FL 32193

Older town listings use 110 River Bend Road; confirm the driveway when calling.

Satsuma / Dunns Creek

Bill’s Bend

Dunns Creek

Formerly Bill’s Fish Camp. The listed home sits on Dunns Creek with a private dock—a useful setup for a stay built around fishing, shrimping or crabbing.

Private dock, Vacation rental

Access: Guest dock

Dunns Creek, Satsuma, FL

Private lodging, not a public dock. Get arrival directions and boat arrangements from the host.

Palatka

Blanpro Bait & Tackle

St. Johns River

Bait and tackle at the downtown riverfront. Local listings describe shiners, minnows, worms and soft plastics—call to check the bait you need.

Live bait, Tackle

Access: Riverfront shop

319 River Street, Palatka, FL 32177

Palatka

Boathouse Marina

St. Johns River

Downtown dockage on the St. Johns. Ask about available slips and your boat’s length and draft. Nearby Boathouse Riverfront handles rentals and cruises.

Marina dockage

Access: Marina dockage

329 River Street, Palatka, FL 32177

Crescent City / Lake George

Boondock Springs Eco-Tours

Lake George & Little Lake George · St. Johns River

Guided pontoon outings offered from the Georgetown / northern Lake George area. Request a Putnam County departure and itinerary; advertised spring excursions may continue outside the county.

Tour departure by arrangement

Access: Tour departure by arrangement

Departure point by arrangement

Confirm the departure point and route directly. This listing does not make distant springs part of Fish Palatka’s fishing area.