Fishing in Westwood Lakes, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Westwood Lakes, Florida?

Anglers in Westwood Lakes , 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 Westwood Lakes?

Most commonly caught species around Westwood Lakes , FL : Butterfly peacock bass - 20,569 reported catches Largemouth bass - 19,883 reported catches Mayan cichlid - 5,286 reported catches Mangrove snapper - 2,894 reported catches Bluegill - 2,171 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Westwood Lakes fishing reports?

The latest Westwood Lakes , FL fishing reports are: @AnglerEli reported a nice Largemouth bass at C-1 Urban Canal . @crisshduser reported a nice Ruddy bowfin at The Everglades . @yi-han reported a nice Bluestriped grunt at Dania Beach Pier . @AnglerEli reported a nice Common snook at Biscayne Bay . .

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

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Westwood Lakes

Butterfly peacock bass

Latest Westwood Lakes fishing reports

Largemouth bass

C-1 Urban Canal

10 in · 1 lb

Miami-Dade County Coast

length · weight

Ruddy bowfin

The Everglades

18 in · 6 lb 6 oz

Bluestriped grunt

Dania Beach Pier

length · weight

Common snook

Biscayne Bay

30 in · 8 lb

Nurse shark

Miami-Dade County Coast

length · weight

Mayan cichlid

University Lake

length · weight

Florida bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

The Everglades

length · weight

Yellowfin mojarra

University Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Westwood Lakes

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 21st, 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°43′25.3″N 80°22′18.1″W

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FAQ about Westwood Lakes fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Westwood Lakes, Florida?

Anglers in Westwood Lakes, 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 Westwood Lakes?

Most commonly caught species around Westwood Lakes, FL:

Butterfly peacock bass - 20,569 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 19,883 reported catches
Mayan cichlid - 5,286 reported catches
Mangrove snapper - 2,894 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,171 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Westwood Lakes fishing reports?

The latest Westwood Lakes, FL fishing reports are:

@AnglerEli reported a nice Largemouth bass at C-1 Urban Canal.
@crisshduser reported a nice Ruddy bowfin at The Everglades.
@yi-han reported a nice Bluestriped grunt at Dania Beach Pier.
@AnglerEli reported a nice Common snook at Biscayne Bay.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Westwood Lakes?

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