🐟 What fish can you catch in Highland Beach?

Most commonly caught species around Highland Beach , FL : Largemouth bass - 39,457 reported catches Butterfly peacock bass - 23,464 reported catches Mayan cichlid - 8,099 reported catches Bullseye snakehead - 3,809 reported catches Bluegill - 3,002 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Highland Beach fishing reports?

The latest Highland Beach , FL fishing reports are: @giansaltwaterlife reported a nice Mangrove snapper at Stranahan River . @__Dylan__ reported a nice Butterfly peacock bass . @__Dylan__ reported a nice Jaguar cichlid . @__Dylan__ reported a nice Florida bass . @dylandoctor reported a nice Fat snook at Hillsboro Canal . .

Fishing in Highland Beach, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Highland Beach, Florida?

Anglers in Highland Beach , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Palm Beach County Coast , Broward County Coast , Deerfield Beach Lake , The Everglades , Lake Worth .

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

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Highland Beach

Largemouth bass

Butterfly peacock bass

Mayan cichlid

Bullseye snakehead

Bluegill

Latest Highland Beach fishing reports

Mangrove snapper

Stranahan River

15 in · 2 lb

Butterfly peacock bass

18 in · 3 lb

Jaguar cichlid

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Florida bass

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Fat snook

Hillsboro Canal

10 in · 1 lb

Mangrove snapper

Stranahan River

12 in · 1 lb

Miralago At Parkland

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Miralago At Parkland

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Miralago At Parkland

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Mangrove snapper

Stranahan River

12 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Highland Beach

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 Largemouth bass as of April 18th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 16

Max size

16"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

Keep intact

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No minimum length. Only 1 bass may be 16-inches or longer in total length. Black Bass or any part thereof may not be used as bait.

Regulations are the same for both Florida Bass and Largemouth Bass throughout Florida, so there is no need for anglers to distinguish between the two species for regulations purposes.

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An angler participating in the TrophyCatch Program may temporarily possess in live condition one largemouth bass, 8 pounds or greater, over the legal length limit and bag limit in order to obtain photographic or video documentation of the fish. All largemouth bass retained for this purpose must be released alive into the waterbody in which it was caught immediately after documentation.

An angler may possess one largemouth bass 16.5 pounds or greater, per day over the legal length or bag limit when submitting for the certification of a potential state record provided they contact the Commission at this link MYFWC-Potential state record largemouth bass. Largemouth bass maintained in live condition may only be possessed on the waterbody or adjacent shore from which the fish was caught and may only be released alive in the same waterbody, unless otherwise directed by Commission staff.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

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Regulations for

26°24′31.3″N 80°03′58″W

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FAQ about Highland Beach fishing

Anglers in Highland Beach, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Palm Beach County Coast, Broward County Coast, Deerfield Beach Lake, The Everglades, and Lake Worth.

Most commonly caught species around Highland Beach, FL:

Largemouth bass - 39,457 reported catches
Butterfly peacock bass - 23,464 reported catches
Mayan cichlid - 8,099 reported catches
Bullseye snakehead - 3,809 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,002 reported catches

The latest Highland Beach, FL fishing reports are:

@giansaltwaterlife reported a nice Mangrove snapper at Stranahan River.
@__Dylan__ reported a nice Butterfly peacock bass.
@__Dylan__ reported a nice Jaguar cichlid.
@__Dylan__ reported a nice Florida bass.
@dylandoctor reported a nice Fat snook at Hillsboro Canal.

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