🐟 What fish can you catch in Goulds?

Most commonly caught species around Goulds , FL : Butterfly peacock bass - 12,789 reported catches Largemouth bass - 10,788 reported catches Mayan cichlid - 2,932 reported catches Mangrove snapper - 2,612 reported catches Crevalle jack - 1,413 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Goulds fishing reports?

The latest Goulds , FL fishing reports are: @maxwellrothberg reported a nice Oyster toadfish at Miami-Dade County Coast . @Christy50action reported a nice Largemouth bass at Tamiami Canal Number C-4 . @aljustina reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cutler Drain Canal . @aljustina reported a nice Butterfly peacock bass at Cutler Drain Canal . @aljustina reported a nice Butterfly peacock bass at Cutler Drain Canal . .

Fishing in Goulds, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Goulds, Florida?

Anglers in Goulds , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Miami-Dade County Coast , The Everglades , Biscayne Bay , Cutler Drain Canal , The Hammocks .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Goulds , 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: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Goulds?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Goulds , FL was a 12 ft / 9.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @rippinlips-2015 at The Everglades on April 28, 2015 .

Q: What's the biggest Mayan cichlid caught in Goulds?

The biggest Mayan cichlid (by length) reported in Goulds , FL was a 3 ft / 5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @danjosue at Mowry Canal Number C-103 on April 7, 2015 .

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Top fish species in Goulds

Butterfly peacock bass

Latest Goulds fishing reports

Oyster toadfish

Miami-Dade County Coast

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Largemouth bass

Tamiami Canal Number C-4

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Largemouth bass

Cutler Drain Canal

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Butterfly peacock bass

Cutler Drain Canal

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Butterfly peacock bass

Cutler Drain Canal

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Goulds

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Butterfly peacock bass as of May 13th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Butterfly peacock bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 17

Max size

17"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Keep intact

Only 1 may be 17-inches or longer in total length.

Catch a butterfly peacock bass over 4-pounds, and you qualify for the Big Catch Angler Recognition Program, which rewards anglers who catch a memorable-sized fish.

Good but not as good as snakehead or largemouth bass, see Catch, Clean, Cook Peacock Bass by DMFD

Cichla ocellaris, tucunare

Regulations for

25°33′41″N 80°23′16.8″W

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FAQ about Goulds fishing

Anglers in Goulds, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Miami-Dade County Coast, The Everglades, Biscayne Bay, Cutler Drain Canal, and The Hammocks.

Most commonly caught species around Goulds, FL:

Butterfly peacock bass - 12,789 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 10,788 reported catches
Mayan cichlid - 2,932 reported catches
Mangrove snapper - 2,612 reported catches
Crevalle jack - 1,413 reported catches

The latest Goulds, FL fishing reports are:

@maxwellrothberg reported a nice Oyster toadfish at Miami-Dade County Coast.
@Christy50action reported a nice Largemouth bass at Tamiami Canal Number C-4.
@aljustina reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cutler Drain Canal.
@aljustina reported a nice Butterfly peacock bass at Cutler Drain Canal.
@aljustina reported a nice Butterfly peacock bass at Cutler Drain Canal.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Goulds, 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:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Butterfly peacock bass (by length) reported in Goulds, FL was a 13 ft / 173.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @gaebbb at Mowry Canal on October 9, 2015.