🐟 What fish can you catch in Fort Lauderdale?

Most commonly caught species around Fort Lauderdale , FL : Largemouth bass - 35,408 reported catches Butterfly peacock bass - 26,579 reported catches Mayan cichlid - 7,490 reported catches Bullseye snakehead - 3,254 reported catches Bluegill - 2,795 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Fort Lauderdale fishing reports?

The latest Fort Lauderdale , FL fishing reports are: @TraynelTheodore reported a nice Mayan cichlid at Cypress Creek Canal . @abelabella reported a nice Largemouth bass . @__Dylan__ reported a nice Blue runner at Broward County Coast . @ediltrongomes reported a nice Ruddy bowfin at Broward County Coast . .

Fishing in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

Anglers in Fort Lauderdale , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Miami-Dade County Coast , Palm Beach County Coast , Deerfield Beach Lake , Broward County Coast , The Everglades .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Fort Lauderdale?

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Fort Lauderdale

Largemouth bass

Butterfly peacock bass

Mayan cichlid

Bullseye snakehead

Bluegill

Latest Fort Lauderdale fishing reports

Mayan cichlid

Cypress Creek Canal

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Blue Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Blue runner

Broward County Coast

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Ruddy bowfin

Broward County Coast

5 in · 1 lb

Spotted tilapia

Cypress Creek Canal

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Hardhead sea catfish

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Spotted tilapia

North Fork Middle River

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Striped mojarra

North Fork Middle River

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Bullseye snakehead

Middle River Canal

27 in · 4 lb

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Fishing regulations in Fort Lauderdale

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Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Fort Lauderdale fishing

Anglers in Fort Lauderdale, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Miami-Dade County Coast, Palm Beach County Coast, Deerfield Beach Lake, Broward County Coast, and The Everglades.

Most commonly caught species around Fort Lauderdale, FL:

Largemouth bass - 35,408 reported catches
Butterfly peacock bass - 26,579 reported catches
Mayan cichlid - 7,490 reported catches
Bullseye snakehead - 3,254 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,795 reported catches

The latest Fort Lauderdale, FL fishing reports are:

@TraynelTheodore reported a nice Mayan cichlid at Cypress Creek Canal.
@abelabella reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@__Dylan__ reported a nice Blue runner at Broward County Coast.
@ediltrongomes reported a nice Ruddy bowfin at Broward County Coast.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Fort Lauderdale, FL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: