Fishing in Leisure City, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Leisure City, Florida?

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

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Leisure City?

Most commonly caught species around Leisure City , FL : Butterfly peacock bass - 10,640 reported catches Largemouth bass - 8,054 reported catches Mangrove snapper - 2,514 reported catches Mayan cichlid - 2,367 reported catches Crevalle jack - 1,119 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Leisure City fishing reports?

The latest Leisure City , FL fishing reports are: @Gil.j reported a nice Mayan cichlid at University Lake . @Juleslem reported a nice Largemouth bass at The Everglades . @Gil.j reported a nice Yellowfin mojarra at University Lake . @davidcruz6302 reported a nice Butterfly peacock bass . @Gil.j reported a nice Zebra tilapia at University Lake . .

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

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Leisure City

Butterfly peacock bass

Latest Leisure City fishing reports

Mayan cichlid

University Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

The Everglades

length · weight

Yellowfin mojarra

University Lake

length · weight

Butterfly peacock bass

length · weight

Zebra tilapia

University Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lakes of the Meadow

length · weight

Country Walk Lake

length · weight

Inland silverside

Mahi Waterway

length · weight

Midas cichlid

Snapper Creek Canal Number C-2

length · weight

Butterfly peacock bass

Saga Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Leisure City

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 June 21st, 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

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

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.

Edibility

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

Synonyms

Cichla ocellaris, tucunare

Regulations for

25°29′37.3″N 80°26′12.8″W

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FAQ about Leisure City fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Leisure City, Florida?

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

🐟 What fish can you catch in Leisure City?

Most commonly caught species around Leisure City, FL:

Butterfly peacock bass - 10,640 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 8,054 reported catches
Mangrove snapper - 2,514 reported catches
Mayan cichlid - 2,367 reported catches
Crevalle jack - 1,119 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Leisure City fishing reports?

The latest Leisure City, FL fishing reports are:

@Gil.j reported a nice Mayan cichlid at University Lake.
@Juleslem reported a nice Largemouth bass at The Everglades.
@Gil.j reported a nice Yellowfin mojarra at University Lake.
@davidcruz6302 reported a nice Butterfly peacock bass.
@Gil.j reported a nice Zebra tilapia at University Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Leisure City?

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