🐟 What fish can you catch in Key Biscayne?

Most commonly caught species around Key Biscayne , FL : Butterfly peacock bass - 17,174 reported catches Largemouth bass - 16,326 reported catches Mayan cichlid - 4,233 reported catches Mangrove snapper - 2,919 reported catches Crevalle jack - 1,926 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Key Biscayne fishing reports?

The latest Key Biscayne , FL fishing reports are: @lhidalgo5920 reported a nice Yellowtail snapper at Miami-Dade County Coast . @lhidalgo5920 reported a nice Grey triggerfish at Miami-Dade County Coast . @lhidalgo5920 reported a nice White grunt at Miami-Dade County Coast . @lhidalgo5920 reported a nice White grunt at Miami-Dade County Coast . @lincolnwhitmyer reported a nice Lake char at Monarch Lakes . .

Fishing in Key Biscayne, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Key Biscayne, Florida?

Anglers in Key Biscayne , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Miami-Dade County Coast , Biscayne Bay , Tamiami Canal Number C-4 , Cutler Drain Canal , Key Biscayne Bridge .

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

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Key Biscayne

Butterfly peacock bass

Latest Key Biscayne fishing reports

Yellowtail snapper

Miami-Dade County Coast

length · weight

Grey triggerfish

Miami-Dade County Coast

length · weight

White grunt

Miami-Dade County Coast

length · weight

White grunt

Miami-Dade County Coast

length · weight

Lake char

Monarch Lakes

length · weight

Florida bass

length · weight

Sailor's choice grunt

Biscayne Bay

length · weight

Great barracuda

Card Sound

34 in · 11 lb

Bullseye snakehead

34 in · 5 lb 3 oz

Tarpon

Biscayne Canal

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Key Biscayne

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 11th, 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°41′26.9″N 80°09′55.1″W

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FAQ about Key Biscayne fishing

Anglers in Key Biscayne, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Miami-Dade County Coast, Biscayne Bay, Tamiami Canal Number C-4, Cutler Drain Canal, and Key Biscayne Bridge.

Most commonly caught species around Key Biscayne, FL:

Butterfly peacock bass - 17,174 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 16,326 reported catches
Mayan cichlid - 4,233 reported catches
Mangrove snapper - 2,919 reported catches
Crevalle jack - 1,926 reported catches

The latest Key Biscayne, FL fishing reports are:

@lhidalgo5920 reported a nice Yellowtail snapper at Miami-Dade County Coast.
@lhidalgo5920 reported a nice Grey triggerfish at Miami-Dade County Coast.
@lhidalgo5920 reported a nice White grunt at Miami-Dade County Coast.
@lhidalgo5920 reported a nice White grunt at Miami-Dade County Coast.
@lincolnwhitmyer reported a nice Lake char at Monarch Lakes.

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