Holmes Creek
Holmes Creek
- Boat Ramps
- 11
- Access Points
- 11
- Species
- 29
Holmes Creek is a pristine spring-fed tributary of the Choctawhatchee River flowing through Washington and Holmes counties in the Florida Panhandle. This crystal-clear waterway offers excellent fishing opportunities year-round with its high water clarity and diverse aquatic habitat. The creek features a mixture of sandy banks, deep pools, and abundant vegetation that supports a healthy fish population. As a major spring-fed tributary, Holmes Creek maintains relatively consistent water temperatures throughout the year, making it an attractive destination for anglers seeking various freshwater species.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Holmes Creek and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Alabama Shad
Alosa alabamae
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Dollar Sunfish
Lepomis marginatus
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
Flier
Centrarchus macropterus
Grass Carp
Grass Pickerel
Esox americanus
Green Sunfish
Lepomis cyanellus
Longear Sunfish
Lepomis megalotis
Longnose Gar
Lepisosteus osseus
Redbreast Sunfish
Lepomis auritus
Redear Sunfish
Lepomis microlophus
Redfin Pickerel
Esox americanus americanus
Redspotted Sunfish
Lepomis miniatus
Shadow Bass
Ambloplites ariommus
Skipjack Herring
Alosa chrysochloris
Spotted Bass
Micropterus punctulatus
Spotted Gar
Lepisosteus oculatus
Spotted Sucker
Minytrema melanops
Spotted Sunfish
Lepomis punctatus
Warmouth Sunfish
Lepomis gulosus
Yellow Bullhead
Ameiurus natalis
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Holmes Creek. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Spurling Landing Gravel Boat Ramp (Small Boats Only)
Hightower Landing Boat Ramp
Culpepper Landing Public Boat Ramp
Cotton Landing Canoe Launch
Fanning Branch (Two Creek) Park Public Boat Ramp
Live Oak Landing Boat Ramp
Burnt Sock Landing Canoe Launch
Brunson Landing Public Boat Ramp
Strickland Landing Park and Boat Ramp
Potter Springs Public Boat Ramp (Not Paved)
Know where you can legally fish on Holmes Creek
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Alabama licenses and regulations
Alabama Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Alabama Fishing License
A License Information Packet can be viewed for each license for information, laws and regulations.
Alabama Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
Alabama Stream Access Laws
The public can float waterways that meet various standards, but generally include all those capable of floating commercial logs outside of flood seasons. Boaters may not walk on private streambeds or access navigable waters through private lands, unless there is no posted signage stating the land is private. Portage is only permitted in an emergency.
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Fishing spots
- Spurling Landing Gravel Boat Ramp (Small Boats Only)
- Hightower Landing Boat Ramp
- Culpepper Landing Public Boat Ramp
- Cotton Landing Canoe Launch
- Fanning Branch (Two Creek) Park Public Boat Ramp
- Live Oak Landing Boat Ramp
- Burnt Sock Landing Canoe Launch
- Brunson Landing Public Boat Ramp
- Strickland Landing Park and Boat Ramp
- Potter Springs Public Boat Ramp (Not Paved)
- Millers Ferry Bridge Pay Ramp (Unimproved Dirt Ramp)
- Holmes Creek Bridge
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