🐟 What fish can you catch in Homestead Base?

Most commonly caught species around Homestead Base , FL : Butterfly peacock bass - 10,381 reported catches Largemouth bass - 7,936 reported catches Mangrove snapper - 2,494 reported catches Mayan cichlid - 2,249 reported catches Crevalle jack - 1,177 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Homestead Base fishing reports?

The latest Homestead Base , FL fishing reports are: @dario1031 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Tamiami Canal Number C-4 . @DylanTheFisherMan0.5 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @JoeyBlaze reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Asimpleangler reported a nice Schoolmaster snapper . @adrian.lorenzo reported a nice Bluegill at Tropical Park . .

Fishing in Homestead Base, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Homestead Base, Florida?

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

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

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Homestead Base

Butterfly peacock bass

Latest Homestead Base fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Tamiami Canal Number C-4

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

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Schoolmaster snapper

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Bluegill

Tropical Park

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Mayan cichlid

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Spotted tilapia

Tropical Park

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Spotted tilapia

Tropical Park

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Mayan cichlid

Tropical Park

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White grunt

Lamar Lake

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Fishing regulations in Homestead Base

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 April 20th, 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

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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

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Regulations for

25°29′37″N 80°23′27.6″W

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FAQ about Homestead Base fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Homestead Base, FL:

Butterfly peacock bass - 10,381 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 7,936 reported catches
Mangrove snapper - 2,494 reported catches
Mayan cichlid - 2,249 reported catches
Crevalle jack - 1,177 reported catches

The latest Homestead Base, FL fishing reports are:

@dario1031 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Tamiami Canal Number C-4.
@DylanTheFisherMan0.5 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@JoeyBlaze reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Asimpleangler reported a nice Schoolmaster snapper.
@adrian.lorenzo reported a nice Bluegill at Tropical Park.

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