Fishing in South Miami, FL

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

Anglers in South Miami , 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 South Miami?

Most commonly caught species around South Miami , FL : Butterfly peacock bass - 20,050 reported catches Largemouth bass - 19,306 reported catches Mayan cichlid - 5,137 reported catches Mangrove snapper - 2,961 reported catches Bluegill - 2,107 reported catches .

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

The latest South Miami , FL fishing reports are: @Jo3yBlaz3outdoors reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Jo3yBlaz3outdoors reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Jo3yBlaz3outdoors reported a nice Largemouth bass . @jacobtilley reported a nice Largemouth bass at East Holloway Canal . @here_fishyfishi reported a nice Mayan cichlid at Tamiami Canal Number C-4 . .

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

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in South Miami

Butterfly peacock bass

Latest South Miami fishing reports

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

East Holloway Canal

length · weight

Mayan cichlid

Tamiami Canal Number C-4

length · weight

Crevalle jack

Snake Creek Canal

length · weight

Crevalle jack

L-31E

15 in · 1 lb 6 oz

Butterfly peacock bass

L-31E

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Miami Canal Number C-6

length · weight

Mayan cichlid

South Side Canal

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in South Miami

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 June 22nd, 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°42′28.4″N 80°17′42.7″W

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FAQ about South Miami fishing

🎣 Where to fish in South Miami, Florida?

Anglers in South Miami, 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 South Miami?

Most commonly caught species around South Miami, FL:

Butterfly peacock bass - 20,050 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 19,306 reported catches
Mayan cichlid - 5,137 reported catches
Mangrove snapper - 2,961 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,107 reported catches

📢 What are the latest South Miami fishing reports?

The latest South Miami, FL fishing reports are:

@Jo3yBlaz3outdoors reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Jo3yBlaz3outdoors reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Jo3yBlaz3outdoors reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@jacobtilley reported a nice Largemouth bass at East Holloway Canal.
@here_fishyfishi reported a nice Mayan cichlid at Tamiami Canal Number C-4.

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

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