Fishing in Miami Beach, FL

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

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

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Miami Beach?

Most commonly caught species around Miami Beach , FL : Butterfly peacock bass - 23,093 reported catches Largemouth bass - 23,079 reported catches Mayan cichlid - 6,355 reported catches Mangrove snapper - 3,396 reported catches Bluegill - 2,529 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Miami Beach fishing reports?

The latest Miami Beach , FL fishing reports are: @elmanaliyev reported a nice Mangrove snapper at Broward County Coast . @aunzalu reported a nice Largemouth bass at Walden Lake . @KB-Fisher reported a nice Florida bass . @DarkWhale reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Rod_breaker reported a nice Largemouth bass at South Sunset Lake . .

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

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Miami Beach

Butterfly peacock bass

Latest Miami Beach fishing reports

Mangrove snapper

Broward County Coast

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Walden Lake

length · weight

Florida bass

17 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

South Sunset Lake

length · weight

Grey triggerfish

Miami-Dade County Coast

length · weight

Crevalle jack

24 in · 6 lb 3 oz

Crevalle jack

length · weight

Blue runner

Key Biscayne Bridge

length · weight

Cero mackerel

Atlantic Ocean off Miami Beach

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Miami 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 Butterfly peacock bass as of November 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

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°49′1.6″N 80°08′22.6″W

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FAQ about Miami Beach fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Miami Beach, Florida?

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

🐟 What fish can you catch in Miami Beach?

Most commonly caught species around Miami Beach, FL:

Butterfly peacock bass - 23,093 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 23,079 reported catches
Mayan cichlid - 6,355 reported catches
Mangrove snapper - 3,396 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,529 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Miami Beach fishing reports?

The latest Miami Beach, FL fishing reports are:

@elmanaliyev reported a nice Mangrove snapper at Broward County Coast.
@aunzalu reported a nice Largemouth bass at Walden Lake.
@KB-Fisher reported a nice Florida bass.
@DarkWhale reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Rod_breaker reported a nice Largemouth bass at South Sunset Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Miami Beach?

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