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Fishing in Broward County, Florida
Seat: Fort Lauderdale. FWC South region.
- 72launches
- 1lakes
- 6piers
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Broward County, Florida
Fishing around Broward County
Fort Lauderdale is the seat of Broward County, which falls in the FWC South region. Census figures give Broward County 1,203 square miles of land and 106 of water. FWC lists 72 open public launches for Broward County, split 39 fresh and 33 salt.
Broward County has 1 lake with an FWC fishing page, the largest being Plantation Heritage Park Lake. Along the Broward County shore there are 6 fishing piers, 9 beach accesses with fishing and 128 artificial reef deployments. The heaviest freshwater state record from Broward County is a 9.11 pound butterfly peacock bass caught in 2021.
72public launches
1FWC lakes
6fishing piers
128reef deployments
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Map of Broward County fishing access
FWC boat ramp inventory, pier finder and lake sites, checked October 2026.
Lakes
Fresh water in Broward County
- Plantation Heritage Park Lake6 acres, 0 ramps
Launches
Public ramps across Broward County
Broward County fresh water (39)
- City of Pembroke Pines Silver Lakes Boater's Park (Residents Only)Silver Lake (Broward County), 1 lane ramp, free, 5 trailer spaces
- Donaldson Park (Small Boats)C-14 (indirect through a residential canal), 1 lane ramp, free, 6 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Everglades Holiday Park Boat RampL-67A Canal, 6 lane ramp, free, 68 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Everglades WMA – Alligator Alley – Mile 31 WestboundAlligator Alley Canal North, 2 lane ramp, free, 25 trailer spaces
- Everglades WMA – Alligator Alley – Mile 32 EastboundAlligator Alley Canal South, 2 lane ramp, free, 25 trailer spaces
- Everglades WMA – Alligator Alley – Mile 35 Rest Area NorthMiami Canal, 2 lane ramp, free, 54 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Everglades WMA – Alligator Alley – Mile 35 Rest Area South CentralMiami Canal, 2 lane ramp, free, 12 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Everglades WMA – Alligator Alley – Mile 35 Rest Area South EastAlligator Alley Canal South, 1 lane ramp, free, 14 trailer spaces, flush toilet, temporarily closed
- Everglades WMA – Alligator Alley – Mile 35 Rest Area South WestAlligator Alley Canal, 4 lane ramp, free, 54 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Everglades WMA – Alligator Alley – Mile 38.1 West BoundAlligator Alley Canal North, 2 lane ramp, free, 60 trailer spaces
- Everglades WMA – Alligator Alley – Mile 40.7 East BoundAlligator Alley Canal South, 2 lane ramp, free, 58 trailer spaces
- Everglades WMA – Highway 27 (Mile 33.5) – Andytown ( CLOSED )L-38 West Canal and Water Conservation Area 3, 2 lane ramp, free, 21 trailer spaces, temporarily closed
- Everglades WMA – Highway 27 (Mile 34.5) S-11AL-38 West Canal and Water Conservation Area 3, 2 lane ramp, free, 30 trailer spaces
- Everglades WMA – Highway 27 (Mile 34.9) – Sawgrass Recreation ParkWCA 2A & L-36B Canal, 2 lane ramp, free, 8 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Everglades WMA – Highway 27 (Mile 35.2) – aka. Bergeron'sL-38 East Canal and Water Conservation Area 2, 1 lane ramp, free, 3 trailer spaces
- Everglades WMA – Highway 27 (Mile 38.8) – Stubb CanalL-38 East Canal and Water Conservation Area 2, 1 lane ramp, free, 16 trailer spaces
- Everglades WMA – Highway 27 (Mile 39) – Weasel TrailL-38 West Canal and Water Conservation Area 3, 1 lane ramp, free, 10 trailer spaces
- Everglades WMA – Levee 5 Airboat/Buggy Ramp at 07 Miles (#020)Water Conservation Area 3A North, 1 lane ramp, free, 12 trailer spaces
- Everglades WMA – Levee 5 Airboat/Buggy Ramp at 11 Miles (#021)Water Conservation Area 3A North, 1 lane ramp, free, 8 trailer spaces
- Everglades WMA – Levee 5 Airboat/Buggy Ramp at 13 MilesWater Conservation Area 3A North, 1 lane ramp, free
- Everglades WMA – Levee 5 Airboat/Buggy Ramp at 14 MilesWater Conservation Area 3A North, 1 lane ramp, free
- Everglades WMA – Levee 5 Airboat/Buggy Ramp at 14.5 MilesWater Conservation Area 3A North, 1 lane ramp, free
- Everglades WMA – Miami Canal Boat Ramp South of S-8Miami Canal, 1 lane ramp, free
- Holey Land WMA Primitive Airboat Access Southwest Corner (#4)Holey Land Wildlife Management Area, 1 lane ramp, free, 6 trailer spaces
- Legacy Park (Small Boats)C-14 (indirect through a residential canal), 1 lane ramp, free, 1 trailer spaces
- Margate Marina at Veterans Memorial ParkCypress Creek Canal (C-14), 2 lane ramp, free, 11 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Markham Park – L-35A Canal Boat RampL-35A Canal, 2 lane ramp, fee, 18 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Markham Park – New River Canal Boat RampNorth New River Canal, 2 lane ramp, fee, 19 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Markham Park – Paddlecraft Launching AreaMarkham Park Lake, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Markham Park – Personal Watercraft Recreation Area LIMITED ACCESS SEE COMMENTSMarkham Park Lake, 1 lane ramp, fee, flush toilet
- Mills Pond Park / Gold Coast Ski Club Boat Ramp (Members Only)Mills Pond, 1 lane ramp, free, 6 trailer spaces
- Rotenbeger WMA – Miami Canal Boat Ramp North of S-8Miami Canal, 1 lane ramp, free
- Rotenberger WMA L-3 & L-4 Canals East Primitive AccessL-3 and L-4 Canals, 1 lane ramp, free, 2 trailer spaces
- Rotenberger WMA L-3 Canal West Primitive AccessL-4 Canal, 1 lane ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces
- Rotenberger WMA L-4 Canal West Primitive AccessL-4 Canal, 1 lane ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces
- Rotenberger WMA Primitive Airboat Ramp – Power Lines (#2)Rotenberger Wildlife Management Area, 1 lane ramp, free, 2 trailer spaces
- T.Y. (Tupeekeegee Yugnee) Park Peddle Boat Rental and Paddlecraft LaunchT.Y. Park Lake, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Villages of Hillsboro Park – Hillsboro Canal Boat RampHillsboro Canal, 1 lane ramp, free, 8 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Winfield Park (Small Boats)C-14 (indirect through a residential canal), 1 lane ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces
Broward County salt water (33)
- Alsdorf Park Boat RampAtlantic ICW (Broward County), 6 lane ramp, fee, 70 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Bill Kieth Preserve Kayak BeachNew River, paddle launch, free
- City of Hollywood Marina – Polk Street Boat RampsAtlantic ICW (Broward County), 4 lane ramp, fee, 37 trailer spaces
- Colohatchee Public Boat RampMiddle River South Fork, 1 lane ramp, free, 7 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Cooleys Landing Public Boat RampNew River (Broward County), 4 lane ramp, fee, 22 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Cox's Landing 15th Street Boat RampStranahan River / Port Everglades, 4 lane ramp, fee, 35 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Donn Eisele Park DockMiddle River – North Fork, paddle launch, free
- Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park – Boat RampAtlantic ICW (Broward County), 2 lane ramp, fee, 95 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Esplanade Park Public Kayak DockMiddle River, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Exchange Club Park Paddlecraft AccessAtlantic ICW, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- George English Park – Boat RampAtlantic ICW (Broward County) Middle River, 4 lane ramp, fee, 72 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- George English Park – Kayak Launch BeachMiddle River, paddle launch, fee, portable toilet
- Griffin Marine Park Boat RampDania Cut-Off Canal, 2 lane ramp, free, 10 trailer spaces
- Holland ParkIntracoastal Waterway, 6 lane ramp, fee, 32 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Hugh Taylor Birch State Park – Kayak Launch and RentalsHugh Taylor Birch State Park, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- I.T. Parker Boat Ramps at Harbour Towne MarinaDania Cut-Off Canal, 4 lane ramp, fee, 60 trailer spaces
- Island City Park Canoe/Kayak LaunchMiddle River – North Fork, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- J. Dewey Hawkins Landing – Boat RampMiddle River, 1 lane ramp, free, 3 trailer spaces
- J. Dewey Hawkins Landing – Kayak Launch DockMiddle River, paddle launch, free
- Lewis Landing Park Kayak DockNew River, paddle launch, free
- North Fork Riverfront Park Kayak LandingNorth Fork New River, paddle launch, free
- Pioneer Park Boat RampHillsboro Canal, 3 lane ramp, fee, 42 trailer spaces, flush toilet, temporarily closed
- Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park Kayak LaunchNorth Fork New River, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve – Floating DockMiddle River, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Riverland Woods Park Boat RampNew River (Broward County) South Fork, 1 lane ramp, free, 8 trailer spaces
- Rotary Park (Small Craft Ramp) (Limited Trailer Parking)Dania Cut-Off Canal, 1 lane ramp, free, 2 trailer spaces
- S.S. Holland Park – Paddlecraft Launch DockIntracoastal Waterway, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Sailboat Bend Preserve/Townsend Park DockNorth Fork New River, paddle launch, free
- Snook Creek Public Boat RampSnook Creek, 1 lane ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces
- South Fork Canoe LaunchDania Cut-Off Canal, paddle launch, free
- Sullivan Park Kayak Launch DockHillsboro Canal, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Victoria Park Paddlecraft LaunchMiddle River – Rio Navarro, paddle launch, free
- West Lake Park – Small Craft Launch (No Motors)West Lake (Hollywood), paddle launch, fee, 4 trailer spaces, flush toilet
FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, open and temporarily closed launches only.
Coast
Broward County coast
Broward County piers
- Anglins Fishing PierAtlantic Ocean
- Dania Beach PierAtlantic Ocean
- Deerfield Beach International PierAtlantic Ocean
- Fisher Family PierAtlantic Ocean
- S. S. Holland ParkIntracoastal Waterway
- Sullivan ParkIntracoastal Waterway
Jetties and passes, Broward County
- Hillsboro Inletinlet
- Port Evergladesinlet
- Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Parkjetty
Broward County artificial reefs
128 FWC reef sites are tied to Broward County, from 12 to 458 feet deep.
Broward County inshore limits, FWC Southeast region
| Species | Bag | Size | Season | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red drum | 1 a day | 18-27 in. TL | Open year-round | Southeast Region |
| Snook | 1 a day | 28-32 in. TL | Closed December 15 – January 31, and June 1 – August 31 | Southeast Region |
| Spotted seatrout | 3 a day | 15-19 in. TL | Open year-round | Southeast Region |
| Flounder | 5 a day | 14 in minimum | Closed annually Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 | Statewide |
| Sheepshead | 8 a day | 12 in minimum | Open year-round | Statewide |
| Black drum | 5 a day | 14-24 in. with one fish over 24 in. | Open year-round | Statewide |
FWC pier finder, artificial reef layer and saltwater regulations, checked October 2026.
Rivers
Rivers running through Broward County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| L-28 Canal Above S-140 Near Clewiston, Fl | -16 cfs, 10.42 ft gage height | Nov 10 2:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 10, 2026 2:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Stocking and records
Broward County stocking and state records
Broward County stocking
| Water | Fish | Species |
|---|---|---|
| Plantation Heritage FMA | 8,000 | Atlantic Striped Bass Fingerlings, 2021 YC Channel Catfish Sub Adults |
State records from Broward County
| Species | Pounds | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Peacock Bass | 9.11 | 2021 |
FWC Completed Stockings reports 2021-22 to 2023-24 and FWC freshwater state records.
Local help
Bait, boats and guides in Broward County
Bait shops in Broward County
- Ace's Bait & Tackle Marinebait and tackle, Pompano Beach
- Anglers Bait And Tacklebait and tackle, Dania
- Atlantic Bait & Tackle, Inc.bait and tackle, Pompano Beach
- Atlantic Boat Rentalsbait and tackle, Pompano Beach
- B J's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Plantation
- Baina Shopbait and tackle, Dania
- Bill Boyd's Tackle, Gunshop & Rangebait and tackle, Fort Lauderdale
- Bionic Bait, 3330 NE 6th Terbait and tackle, Pompano Beach
- Bionic Bait, 95 NW 13th Avebait and tackle, Pompano Beach
- Blue Ocean Tackle Incbait and tackle, Coconut Creek
- Bones Bait and Tacklebait and tackle, Margate
- Capt Eddies on the Key Incbait and tackle, Miramar
- Carl's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Fort Lauderdale
- Chaos, 4301 N Federal Hwybait and tackle, Pompano Beach
- Chaos, 449 S Federal Hwybait and tackle, Pompano Beach
- Competition Tackle & Marine Incbait and tackle, Davie
- Custom Yaksbait and tackle, Davie
- Fish Mending Nets Incbait and tackle, Parkland
- Fisherman's One Stopbait and tackle, Pompano Beach
- Get Some Fishing LLCbait and tackle, Davie
- Head Hunter Spear Fishingbait and tackle, Fort Lauderdale
- Hollywood Bait & Tackle Incbait and tackle, Hollywood
- Jonah's Bait and Tacklebait and tackle, Deerfield Beach
- Justice Tacklebait and tackle, Coconut Creek
- LMR Custom Rods & Tacklebait and tackle, Fort Lauderdale
- Logic Luresbait and tackle, Pembroke Pines
- Motoboat Bait and Tackle, 941 NE 48th Stbait and tackle, Oakland Park
- Motoboat Bait and Tackle, 941 NE 40th Stbait and tackle, Oakland Park
- P And P Rigged Bait Wholesale Distributorsbait and tackle, Fort Lauderdale
- Pj Gellenbeckbait and tackle, Lighthouse Point
Guide services, Broward County
- Bass Assassin Fishing Chartersfreshwater guide, Davie, (954) 553-3219
- Bass Online, Incfreshwater guide, Davie, (954) 771-3682
- Bassmaster Guide Service Inc.freshwater guide, Southwest Ranches, (754) 264-9001
- Fishing With Jake Peacock Bass Charterfreshwater guide, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 903-3311
- Worldwide Peacock Bass Fishingfreshwater guide, Hollywood, (954) 966-2275
- APACHE CHARTERS, Incinshore, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 774-2915
- Abiding Sea Burials Fort Lauderdaleinshore, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 522-3474
- Blue Sea Huntersinshore, Coconut Creek, (954) 755-1379
- Captain Brian's Fishing Chartersinshore, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 822-8568
- Captain Jonny's Chartersinshore, Pompano Beach, (888) 815-1331
- Captain Sunshine Chartersinshore, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 451-2031
- Captain Tom Hinterschied Fishing Chartersinshore, Coconut Creek, (754) 235-3944
- Custom Rod & Reel Incinshore, Lighthouse Point, (954) 781-5600
- Drift Expressinshore, Cooper City, (954) 530-1011
- Family Tradition Fishing-Fort Lauderdaleinshore, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 918-2373
- Fish Local Knowledgeinshore, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 522-4773
- Fish Local Knowledgeinshore, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 775-6061
- FishSouthFlorida.netinshore, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 673-7702
- Fishbolo Tminshore, Deerfield Beach, (954) 943-1808
- Fishful Thinkinginshore, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 459-0941
Nearby
Around Broward County
Broward County towns
- Fort Lauderdalepop. 182,760
- Pembroke Pinespop. 171,178
- Hollywoodpop. 153,067
- Miramarpop. 134,721
- Coral Springspop. 134,394
- Pompano Beachpop. 112,046
- Daviepop. 105,691
- Sunrisepop. 97,335
- Plantationpop. 91,750
- Deerfield Beachpop. 86,859
Next door to Broward County
- Palm Beach County32 miles north
- Miami-Dade County40 miles south
- Hendry County48 miles northwest
- Monroe County54 miles southwest
Know your fish
Game fish around Broward County
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Answers
Before you fish in Broward County
How much public access is in Broward County?
72, with 39 on fresh water and 33 on salt.
Which Broward County lake should I fish first?
Plantation Heritage Park Lake, 6 acres.
Can I fish salt water in Broward County?
It does, with 6 piers, 33 salt launches and 128 reef deployments.
What FWC region is Broward County in?
The South region for fresh water, and the Southeast region for redfish, snook and trout.
Where can I buy bait in Broward County?
91 listings, such as Bass Pro Shops Dania Beach, DICK'S Sporting Goods Coral Springs and DICK'S Sporting Goods Ft. Lauderdale.
Where do I find a guide in Broward County?
66 guides give Broward County as home.
What fish are stocked in Broward County?
Yes, at 1 site in the years on file.
Which city is the seat of Broward County?
The seat is Fort Lauderdale.
What license covers Broward County?
Yes, unless exempt; freshwater and saltwater licenses are sold separately.