Brown Bullhead is recorded in 10 of the 11 spots within 75 minutes of Palm Bay. 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 Palm Bay in March, April, May, and June.
Where to catch Brown Bullhead near Palm Bay
1. Lake Washington
Lake Washington is a 19-minute drive from downtown Palm Bay. Launch at Lake Washington Park Public Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Lake Washington closest to downtown (≈ 12.1 mi). Public access on Lake Washington: 2 boat ramps and 1 pier. Surveyed depths reach 7 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sunshine Bass, and Brown Bullhead.
2. Lake Tohopekaliga
Lake Tohopekaliga is a 53-minute drive from downtown Palm Bay. Launch at Whaley's Landing Public Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Lake Tohopekaliga closest to downtown (≈ 44.4 mi). Public access on Lake Tohopekaliga: 11 boat ramps and 3 piers. Surveyed depths reach 17 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sunshine Bass, and Brown Bullhead.
3. Lake Poinsett
Lake Poinsett is a 33-minute drive from downtown Palm Bay. Launch at Lake Poinsett Lodge and Marina, the public ramp on Lake Poinsett closest to downtown (≈ 26.9 mi). Public access on Lake Poinsett: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 9 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sunshine Bass, and Brown Bullhead.
4. East Lake Tohopekaliga
East Lake Tohopekaliga is a 54-minute drive from downtown Palm Bay. Launch at St. Cloud - Ralph V. Chisholm Regional Park & Boat Ramp, the public ramp on East Lake Tohopekaliga closest to downtown (≈ 42.3 mi). Public access on East Lake Tohopekaliga: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 16 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sunshine Bass, and Brown Bullhead.
5. Saint Johns River
Saint Johns River is a 35-minute drive from downtown Palm Bay. Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area - Long Bluff Canoe/Kayak Access: boat ramp on Saint Johns River, ≈ 37.5 mi from downtown. Public access on Saint Johns River: 2 boat ramps and 3 piers. Surveyed depths reach 65 ft. Recorded here: Flier, Spotted Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Spotted Gar.
6. Alligator Lake
Alligator Lake is a 54-minute drive from downtown Palm Bay. Launch at C-Gate 33 Boat Ramp (Alligator Lake Canal), the public ramp on Alligator Lake closest to downtown (≈ 38.5 mi). Public access on Alligator Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 32 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sunshine Bass, and Brown Bullhead.
