🐟 What fish can you catch in Richmond West?

Most commonly caught species around Richmond West , FL : Butterfly peacock bass - 14,413 reported catches Largemouth bass - 12,556 reported catches Mayan cichlid - 3,380 reported catches Mangrove snapper - 2,425 reported catches Crevalle jack - 1,403 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Richmond West fishing reports?

The latest Richmond West , FL fishing reports are: @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 . @brandonharris5201 reported a nice Checkered puffer at Lake Pancoast . .

Fishing in Richmond West, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Richmond West, Florida?

Anglers in Richmond West , 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 Richmond West?

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Richmond West

Butterfly peacock bass

Latest Richmond West fishing reports

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

Butterfly peacock bass

Great Blue Heron Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Richmond West

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°36′37.8″N 80°25′46.9″W

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FAQ about Richmond West fishing

Anglers in Richmond West, 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 Richmond West, FL:

Butterfly peacock bass - 14,413 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 12,556 reported catches
Mayan cichlid - 3,380 reported catches
Mangrove snapper - 2,425 reported catches
Crevalle jack - 1,403 reported catches

The latest Richmond West, FL fishing reports are:

@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.
@brandonharris5201 reported a nice Checkered puffer at Lake Pancoast.

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