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Lake Sylvia

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Florida, United States

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Mangrove snapper

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Sand perch

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Mangrove snapper

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Common dolphinfish

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Crevalle jack

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Common snook

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General info

Lake Sylvia is a lake located in Broward County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Mangrove snapper, Common dolphinfish, and Crevalle jack.

Location

26°06′17.6″N 80°06′41.8″W
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When are Crevalle jack biting on Lake Sylvia?

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Fishing regulations at Lake Sylvia, FL

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 Mangrove snapper as of April 20th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Mangrove snapper

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

10"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

10

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Regulations for

26°06′17.6″N 80°06′41.8″W
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North Lauderdale

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Davie

11.0 miles away

Tamarac

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Margate

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Lighthouse Point

12.1 miles away

Sunrise

12.2 miles away

Coconut Creek

12.9 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Sylvia fishing

Lake Sylvia is a lake located in Broward County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
26°06′17.6″N 80°06′41.8″W
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