Fishing in Pinecrest, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Pinecrest, Florida?

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

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Pinecrest?

Most commonly caught species around Pinecrest , FL : Butterfly peacock bass - 18,231 reported catches Largemouth bass - 17,191 reported catches Mayan cichlid - 4,765 reported catches Mangrove snapper - 2,883 reported catches Bluegill - 1,909 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Pinecrest fishing reports?

The latest Pinecrest , FL fishing reports are: @ReelDealOutfittersOffical reported a nice Great barracuda at Dania Beach Pier . @JO063 reported a nice Florida bass . @loganr21 reported a nice Suckermouth catfish . @andresseijas reported a nice Grey triggerfish at Dania Beach Pier . @jay.sarj1 reported a nice Bluestriped grunt . .

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

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Pinecrest

Butterfly peacock bass

Latest Pinecrest fishing reports

Great barracuda

Dania Beach Pier

58 in · 45 lb

Florida bass

length · weight

Suckermouth catfish

length · weight

Grey triggerfish

Dania Beach Pier

length · weight

Bluestriped grunt

length · weight

Grey triggerfish

Dania Beach Pier

length · weight

White grunt

Biscayne Bay

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Amelia Earhart Park

length · weight

Common snook

length · weight

Tarpon

Biscayne Bay

45 in · 35 lb

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Fishing regulations in Pinecrest

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 September 1st, 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°39′54″N 80°18′15.1″W

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FAQ about Pinecrest fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Pinecrest, Florida?

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

🐟 What fish can you catch in Pinecrest?

Most commonly caught species around Pinecrest, FL:

Butterfly peacock bass - 18,231 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 17,191 reported catches
Mayan cichlid - 4,765 reported catches
Mangrove snapper - 2,883 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,909 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Pinecrest fishing reports?

The latest Pinecrest, FL fishing reports are:

@ReelDealOutfittersOffical reported a nice Great barracuda at Dania Beach Pier.
@JO063 reported a nice Florida bass.
@loganr21 reported a nice Suckermouth catfish.
@andresseijas reported a nice Grey triggerfish at Dania Beach Pier.
@jay.sarj1 reported a nice Bluestriped grunt.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Pinecrest?

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