Brown Bullhead is recorded in 5 of the 8 spots within 75 minutes of Jacksonville. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Brown Bullhead peaks around Jacksonville in March, April, May, and June.
Where to catch Brown Bullhead near Jacksonville
1. Doctors Lake
Doctors Lake is a 23-minute drive from downtown Jacksonville. Launch at Lakeshore Park Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Doctors Lake closest to downtown (≈ 14.6 mi). Public access on Doctors Lake: 3 boat ramps and 1 pier. Surveyed depths reach 22 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sunshine Bass, and Brown Bullhead.
2. Saint Johns River
Saint Johns River is a 2-minute drive from downtown Jacksonville. Launch at Arlington Road Public Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Saint Johns River closest to downtown (≈ 2.8 mi). Public access on Saint Johns River: 27 boat ramps and 14 piers. Surveyed depths reach 65 ft. Recorded here: Flier, Spotted Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Spotted Gar.
3. Butler Lake
Butler Lake is a 58-minute drive from downtown Jacksonville. Launch at Lakeside Park Public Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Butler Lake closest to downtown (≈ 45.7 mi). Public access on Butler Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 7 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sunshine Bass, and Brown Bullhead.
4. Santa Fe Lake
Santa Fe Lake is a 74-minute drive from downtown Jacksonville. Launch at Little Santa Fe Lake, the public ramp on Santa Fe Lake closest to downtown (≈ 45.7 mi). Public access on Santa Fe Lake: 4 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 28 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Sunshine Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Channel Catfish.
5. Lake Alto
Lake Alto is a 72-minute drive from downtown Jacksonville. Launch at Lake Alto Park, the public ramp on Lake Alto closest to downtown (≈ 47.4 mi). Public access on Lake Alto: 2 boat ramps and 1 pier. Surveyed depths reach 17 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Sunshine Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Channel Catfish.
