🐟 What fish can you catch in Palmetto Bay?

Most commonly caught species around Palmetto Bay , FL : Butterfly peacock bass - 15,272 reported catches Largemouth bass - 13,982 reported catches Mayan cichlid - 3,638 reported catches Mangrove snapper - 2,574 reported catches Crevalle jack - 1,554 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Palmetto Bay fishing reports?

The latest Palmetto Bay , FL fishing reports are: @Dinks_with_darvai reported a nice Atlantic sharpnose shark at Miami-Dade County Coast . @KB-Fisher reported a nice Jaguar cichlid . @sebastianfeldstein reported a nice Milkspotted puffer at Miami-Dade County Coast . @brandonharris5201 reported a nice Bluestriped grunt at Lake Pancoast . @alex.beebe reported a nice Jaguar cichlid . .

Fishing in Palmetto Bay, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Palmetto Bay, Florida?

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

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Palmetto Bay?

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Palmetto Bay

Butterfly peacock bass

Latest Palmetto Bay fishing reports

Atlantic sharpnose shark

Miami-Dade County Coast

25 in · 3 lb

Jaguar cichlid

length · weight

Milkspotted puffer

Miami-Dade County Coast

length · weight

Bluestriped grunt

Lake Pancoast

length · weight

Jaguar cichlid

length · weight

Checkered puffer

Lake Pancoast

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Butterfly peacock bass

Great Blue Heron Lake

13 in · 2 lb

Butterfly peacock bass

Great Blue Heron Lake

length · weight

Spot croaker

Miami-Dade County Coast

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Palmetto Bay

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 2nd, 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°37′19.2″N 80°19′19.6″W

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FAQ about Palmetto Bay fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Palmetto Bay, FL:

Butterfly peacock bass - 15,272 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 13,982 reported catches
Mayan cichlid - 3,638 reported catches
Mangrove snapper - 2,574 reported catches
Crevalle jack - 1,554 reported catches

The latest Palmetto Bay, FL fishing reports are:

@Dinks_with_darvai reported a nice Atlantic sharpnose shark at Miami-Dade County Coast.
@KB-Fisher reported a nice Jaguar cichlid.
@sebastianfeldstein reported a nice Milkspotted puffer at Miami-Dade County Coast.
@brandonharris5201 reported a nice Bluestriped grunt at Lake Pancoast.
@alex.beebe reported a nice Jaguar cichlid.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Palmetto Bay, 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: