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Cichlid fishing in Florida

Florida offers excellent and some of the only fishing for cichild in the US. Anglers can explore everything from weedy lakes, ponds, ditches and still backwaters in south Flordida where this species thrives.

Best baits and lures for Cichlid in Florida

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Cichlid.

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Latest Cichlid fishing reports in Florida

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Mayan cichlid

Amelia Earhart Park

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Mayan cichlid

Amelia Earhart Park

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Oscar

Snake Creek Canal

16 in · 3 lb

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Biscayne Canal

16 in · 4 lb

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Redhead cichlid

Preservation Park

10 in · 1 lb

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Mayan cichlid

Sky Lake

13 in · 2 lb 3 oz

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Mayan cichlid

Heron Bay

9 in · 1 lb

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Oscar

Tamiami Canal Number C-4

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Tamiami Canal Number C-4

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Tamiami Canal Number C-4

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Regulations for Cichlid in Florida

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.

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