🐟 What fish can you catch in North Key Largo?

Most commonly caught species around North Key Largo , FL : Butterfly peacock bass - 5,105 reported catches Largemouth bass - 2,897 reported catches Mangrove snapper - 2,084 reported catches Great barracuda - 891 reported catches Mayan cichlid - 676 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest North Key Largo fishing reports?

The latest North Key Largo , FL fishing reports are: @Asimpleangler reported a nice Schoolmaster snapper . @magobsceno reported a nice Butterfly peacock bass . @FloridaFishing27 reported a nice Brassy chub at Miami-Dade County Coast . @FloridaFishing27 reported a nice Live sharksucker at Miami-Dade County Coast . @DQ123 reported a nice Blackfin tuna at Miami-Dade County Coast . .

Fishing in North Key Largo, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in North Key Largo, Florida?

Anglers in North Key Largo , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Monroe County Coast , Miami-Dade County Coast , The Everglades , Biscayne Bay , Aerojet Canal Number C-111 .

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

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in North Key Largo

Butterfly peacock bass

Latest North Key Largo fishing reports

Schoolmaster snapper

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Butterfly peacock bass

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Brassy chub

Miami-Dade County Coast

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Live sharksucker

Miami-Dade County Coast

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Blackfin tuna

Miami-Dade County Coast

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Sand perch

Miami-Dade County Coast

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Blacknose shark

Miami-Dade County Coast

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Almaco jack

Miami-Dade County Coast

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Mutton snapper

Miami-Dade County Coast

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Sand tilefish

Miami-Dade County Coast

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Fishing regulations in North Key Largo

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°15′26.6″N 80°19′27.1″W

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FAQ about North Key Largo fishing

Anglers in North Key Largo, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Monroe County Coast, Miami-Dade County Coast, The Everglades, Biscayne Bay, and Aerojet Canal Number C-111.

Most commonly caught species around North Key Largo, FL:

Butterfly peacock bass - 5,105 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 2,897 reported catches
Mangrove snapper - 2,084 reported catches
Great barracuda - 891 reported catches
Mayan cichlid - 676 reported catches

The latest North Key Largo, FL fishing reports are:

@Asimpleangler reported a nice Schoolmaster snapper.
@magobsceno reported a nice Butterfly peacock bass.
@FloridaFishing27 reported a nice Brassy chub at Miami-Dade County Coast.
@FloridaFishing27 reported a nice Live sharksucker at Miami-Dade County Coast.
@DQ123 reported a nice Blackfin tuna at Miami-Dade County Coast.

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