The best baits to use are small black or purple worms fished near shoreline cover. May. Redbreast sunfish are caught near fallen trees and stumps from March through September. The best baits are small spinners and live crickets. Suwannee River Numerous access points. The Suwannee River offers excellent largemouth bass fishing throughout the year for small yearling-sized bass.
Most fish are two pounds or less.
The best baits are small float-diving type lures and purple or black plastic worms. Each of these should be fished near the shoreline and around fallen trees or stumps. Redbreast sunfish are by far the most abundant game fish in the river and are easily caught on small spinners fished near fallen trees and stumps. Another good method is to use a long limber cane pole and live crickets. The peak season is from May through September.