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Fishing in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Seat: Miami. FWC South region.
- 56launches
- 2lakes
- 6piers
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Miami-Dade County, Florida
Fishing in Miami-Dade County
FWC places Miami-Dade County in its South region; the seat is Miami. By Census count, Miami-Dade County has 1,900 square miles of land against 489 of water. FWC ramp records show 56 open public launches in Miami-Dade County: 22 on fresh water and 34 on salt or brackish water.
Miami-Dade County has 2 lakes with an FWC fishing page, the largest being Tropical Park Lake. On the Miami-Dade County coast FWC lists 6 fishing piers, 16 beach accesses with fishing and 277 artificial reef deployments. The heaviest freshwater state record from Miami-Dade County is a 3.02 pound jaguar guapote caught in 2026.
56public launches
2FWC lakes
6fishing piers
277reef deployments
Map
Miami-Dade County on the map
FWC boat ramp inventory, pier finder and lake sites, checked October 2026.
Lakes
Lakes in Miami-Dade County
- Tropical Park Lake11 acres, 0 ramps
- Doral Glades Park Lake0 ramps
Launches
Every public launch in Miami-Dade County
Freshwater ramps in Miami-Dade County (22)
- Antonio Maceo Park (Slow Speed Zone – No PWCs) TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTIONBlue Lagoon, 1 lane ramp, free, 16 trailer spaces, temporarily closed
- Big Cypress Preserve – Boundary Line Airboat Access Point (Restricted Use – See Comments)Big Cypress National Preserve Zone 4, 1 lane ramp, free
- Bill Sadowski Park and Nature Center – Canoe and Kayak Launch BeachCutler Drain Canal ( C-100 ), paddle launch, 12 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Coral Reef Park – Canoe and Kayak Launch BeachC-100A, paddle launch, flush toilet
- Cutler Drain Canal ( C-100C East of Water Control Structure S-119 )Cutler Drain Canal (C-100C), 1 lane ramp, free, 15 trailer spaces
- Cutler Drain Canal ( C-100C West of Water Control Structure S-119 )Cutler Drain Canal (C-100C), 1 lane ramp, free, 15 trailer spaces
- Everglades WMA – Krome Avenue at Mile 36 – Airboat RampWater Conservation Area 3B, 1 lane ramp, free, 5 trailer spaces
- Everglades WMA – Tamiami Trail (Mile 19.1) at S-334 Unpaved Airboat RampEverglades & Francis S. Taylor WMA Marsh, 1 lane ramp, free, 10 trailer spaces
- Everglades WMA – Tamiami Trail (Mile 19.3) at S-334 Paved Airboat RampWater Conservation Area 3B, 1 lane ramp, free, 14 trailer spaces
- Everglades WMA – Tamiami Trail (Mile 21.9) – Three Mile Boat RampTamiami Canal, 1 lane ramp, free, 8 trailer spaces
- Everglades WMA – Tamiami Trail (Mile 30.0) – WCA 3B Airboat Ramp (CLOSED DURING LEVEE CONSTRUCTION)Water Conservation Area 3B Marsh, 1 lane ramp, free, temporarily closed
- Everglades WMA – Tamiami Trail (Mile 30.0) at L-67A Canal (Closed during canal dredging starting 2/26Tamiami Canal and L-67A Canal, 1 lane ramp, free, 25 trailer spaces, temporarily closed
- Everglades WMA – Tamiami Trail (Mile 30.0) at L-67C Canal (CLOSED DURING LEVEE CONSTRUCTION)L-67C Canal, 1 lane ramp, free, 15 trailer spaces, temporarily closed
- Everglades WMA – Tamiami Trail (Mile 30.6) at S-12-DTamiami Canal, 1 lane ramp, free, 30 trailer spaces
- Everglades WMA – Tamiami Trail (Mile 33.5) at S-12-CTamiami Canal, 1 lane ramp, free, 30 trailer spaces
- Everglades WMA – Tamiami Trail at Mile 39.1 (S-12-A or Forty Mile Bend)Tamiami Canal and Conservation Area 3A South, 1 lane ramp, free, 12 trailer spaces
- Florida Department of Transportation – Aerojet Canal Public Access RampAeroject Canal (C-111) north of S-197, 1 lane ramp, free, 7 trailer spaces
- Glenn Garrett Memorial Park – Hand LaunchL-31 West Canal, paddle launch, free, 15 trailer spaces
- Snake Creek Canal ( C-9 ) at Highway 441Snake Creek Canal ( C-9 ), 1 lane ramp, free, 15 trailer spaces
- Snapper Creek Canal ( C-2 ) at SW 97th AvenueSnapper Creek Canal ( C-2 ), 1 lane ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces
- Snapper Creek Canal at 117th Avenue – Primitive RampSnapper Creek Canal, boat ramp
- Tamiami Trail at Mile 39.8 Primitive Boat Ramp (40 Mile Bend)Small Canal along Tamiami Trail, 1 lane ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces
Bay and gulf ramps in Miami-Dade County (34)
- Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park – Kayak Beach (Area 1)Atlantic Ocean, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Bill Bird Marina – Haulover Marine Center Public Boat RampBiscayne Bay, 11 lane ramp, fee, 160 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Biscayne National Park – Convoy Point Paddlecraft LaunchBiscayne Bay, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Black Point Park – Boat RampBiscayne Bay, 10 lane ramp, fee, 128 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Black Point Park – Canoe/Kayak AccessBiscayne Bay, paddle launch
- Chapman Field Park Kayak LaunchBiscayne Bay, paddle launch, free, 5 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Crandon Park Beach – Miami Kite Boarding Water Sports Concession (RESTRICTIONS APPLY)Atlantic Ocean, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Crandon Park Boat RampBiscayne Bay, 15 lane ramp, fee, 135 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Deering Point Park Paddlecraft LaunchBiscayne Bay, paddle launch, free
- East Greynolds Park – Paddlecraft LaunchMaul Lake, paddle launch, free
- Everglades National Park – Hell's Bay Canoe Trail (Backcountry Permit Required)Hell's Bay Canoe Trail, paddle launch, fee
- Everglades National Park – Nine Mile Pond Canoe TrailNinemile Pond, paddle launch, fee
- Everglades National Park – Noble Hammock Canoe Trail Put-InNoble Hammock, paddle launch, fee
- Everglades National Park – Noble Hammock Canoe Trail Take-OutNoble Hammock, paddle launch, fee
- Everglades National Park – West Lake Boat Launch (Motors Restricted)West Lake (Homestead), 2 lane ramp, fee, 3 trailer spaces, composting toilet
- Gerry Curtis Park Public Boat RampMiami River, 2 lane ramp, fee, 5 trailer spaces
- Herbert Hoover Homestead Bayfront Park – Boat RampBiscayne Bay, 10 lane ramp, fee, 56 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Legion Park Public Boat Ramp (Closed Due to Re-Construction)Biscayne Bay, 2 lane ramp, free, 18 trailer spaces, temporarily closed
- Matheson Hammock County Park – Boat RampBiscayne Bay, 11 lane ramp, fee, 120 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Maurice Gibbs Park (MIAMI BEACH RESIDENTS ONLY)Biscayne Bay, 2 lane ramp, fee, 10 trailer spaces
- Morningside Park Public Boat RampBiscayne Bay, 4 lane ramp, free, 24 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Oleta River State Park – Angle Fish Pavillion Paddlecraft BeachBiscayne Bay, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Oleta River State Park – Outdoor Center Paddlecraft Rentals and LaunchBiscayne Bay, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Oleta River State Park – Parking Lot 6 Paddlecraft AccessBiscayne Bay, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Oleta River State Park – Seagrape Pavilion Paddlecraft AccessBiscayne Bay, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Pelican Harbor Park Boat RampBiscayne Bay, 8 lane ramp, fee, 120 trailer spaces
- Pine Tree Park Paddlecraft LaunchBiscayne Bay, paddle launch
- Regatta Park – Seminole Boat RampBiscayne Bay, 6 lane ramp, fee, 40 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Rickenbacker Causeway – Hobie Beach Catamaran Launch (Motorized Craft Prohibited)Biscayne Bay, 1 lane ramp, free, 7 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Rickenbaker Causeway Beach North – Paddlecraft Access PointsBiscayne Bay, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Rickenbaker Causeway Beach South – Paddlecraft Access PointsBiscayne Bay, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Spring Garden Park Kayak LaunchMiami River, paddle launch, free
- Virginia Key Beach North Point Park – Outdoor Center Paddlecraft Rentals and LaunchBiscayne Bay, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Watson Island Lot 70 Boat RampBiscayne Bay, 6 lane ramp, fee, 48 trailer spaces, flush toilet
FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, open and temporarily closed launches only.
Coast
The coast in Miami-Dade County
Pier fishing in Miami-Dade County
- Bill Bags Cape Florida State ParkBiscayne Bay
- Haulover PierBiscayne Bay
- Newport Fishing PierAtlantic Ocean
- North Bayshore William Lehman ParkBiscayne Bay
- Oleta River State ParkBiscayne Bay
- Rickenbacker Causeway Fishing Piers (East Pier)Biscayne Bay
Miami-Dade County bays
- Florida Bay
- Barnes SoundBiscayne Bay system
- Card SoundBiscayne Bay system
- Biscayne BayBiscayne Bay system
Where Miami-Dade County meets the ocean
- Bakers Haulover Inletinlet
- Government Cutinlet
- Norris Cutinlet
- Bear Cutinlet
- Cape Florida Channelinlet
- Biscayne Channelinlet
- Lewis Cutinlet
- Sands Cutinlet
- Caesar Creekinlet
- Broad Creekinlet
- Old Rhodes Channelinlet
- Black Point Parkjetty
Offshore structure, Miami-Dade County
Reef builders have sunk 277 deployments off Miami-Dade County, from 7 to 365 feet deep.
Miami-Dade 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
Flowing water in Miami-Dade County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Tamiami Canal At S-12-d Near Miami, Fl | 716 cfs, 9.59 ft gage height | Nov 10 1:45 am |
| Tamiami Canal Near Coral Gables, Fl | 198 cfs, 3.03 ft gage height | Nov 10 2:00 am |
| Tamiami Canal Below S-12-c, Nearmiami, Fla | 422 cfs, 9.57 ft gage height | Nov 10 1:45 am |
| Trout Creek At Mouth Near Key Largo, Fl | 482 cfs, 0.37 ft gage height | Nov 10 1:45 am |
| Black Creek Canal East Of Us1 Nr Goulds, Fl | 172 cfs, 0.59 ft gage height | Nov 10 1:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 10, 2026 2:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Stocking and records
Hatchery fish and records, Miami-Dade County
FWC stocking in Miami-Dade County
| Water | Fish | Species |
|---|---|---|
| Doral Gables | 11,400 | 2021 YC Bluegill Fingerlings, 2021 YC Redear Sunfish Fingerlings |
| Tropical Park | 6,502 | 2021 YC Channel Catfish Sub Adults |
| Tropical FMA | 6,000 | Channel Catfish – Sub Adult (> 6 inches) |
| Tropical FMA | 6,000 | Atlantic Striped Bass Fingerlings |
| Doral Glades | 1,000 | 2022 YC Florida Largemouth Bass Phase II |
| Amelia Earhart Park | 214 | Channel Catfish – Sub Adult (> 6 inches) |
Miami-Dade County state records
| Species | Pounds | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Jaguar Guapote | 3.02 | 2026 |
FWC Completed Stockings reports 2021-22 to 2023-24 and FWC freshwater state records.
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Local help in Miami-Dade County
Where to buy bait in Miami-Dade County
- A C Fish & Tackle Incbait and tackle, Miami
- Anglers Boutique Resortbait and tackle, Miami Beach
- Art Parties with Debie Leebait and tackle, Miami
- Atlantic & Gulf Fishing Supply Corpbait and tackle, Miami
- Atlantis Fishing Supplybait and tackle, Hialeah
- Bait Incbait and tackle, Miami
- Baitmasters Of South Floridabait and tackle, Miami
- Big Game Offshore Bait & Lure Companybait and tackle, Miami
- Bird rd bait and tacklebait and tackle, Miami
- Biscayne Rod Manufacturingbait and tackle, Hialeah
- Bite Me Bait Shackbait and tackle, Homestead
- Capt Harry's Fishing Supply Incbait and tackle, Miami
- Capt Jimmy Lewis Live Baitbait and tackle, Miami
- Capteddies On The Keybait and tackle, Key Biscayne
- Carnadaflbait and tackle, Homestead
- Cesar's Fishing Nets Incbait and tackle, Miami
- Crandon Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Key Biscayne
- Crook & Crook Mar Suppliers True Valuebait and tackle, Miami
- Don's Bait And Tackle Incbait and tackle, Homestead
- El Capitan Marine & Fishing Center, 13112 S Dixie Hwybait and tackle, Miami
- El Capitan Marine & Fishing Center, 14121 S Dixie Hwybait and tackle, Miami
- El Capitan Sports Center Incbait and tackle, Miami
- Electric Reel Repairs & Accessoriesbait and tackle, Doral
- Elieser's Miami Fishing Suppliesbait and tackle, Opa Locka
- F & F Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Miami
- Fish Jumanjibait and tackle, Key Biscayne
- Haulover Marine Centerbait and tackle, Bal Harbour
- Haulover Pointbait and tackle, North Miami Beach
- Herdez Corpbait and tackle, Miami
- Homestead Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Homestead
Guides based in Miami-Dade County
- All Three Sides Chartersinshore, Miami, (305) 505-5362
- Beast Fishing Chartersinshore, Miami, (305) 233-9996
- Blue Fin Chartersinshore, Miami Beach, (772) 341-0866
- Blue Moon Fishing Chartersinshore, Bal Harbour, (954) 326-6990
- Capt Mike Pullerinshore, Key Biscayne, (305) 458-5586
- Capt. Chris Fishing Co.inshore, North Bay Village, (305) 213-7626
- Captain Fritz fishing and toursinshore, Doral, (305) 384-8186
- Captain Planet Chartersinshore, Miami, (305) 502-5349
- Catamaran Adventure Chartersinshore, Miami, (305) 600-1011
- Caughtlookin Chartersinshore, Hialeah, (305) 333-8149
- Chapman Fishing Chartersinshore, Doral, (305) 905-0894
- Double Threat Fishing Chartersinshore, Miami, (786) 505-8950
- Draggin It Out Chartersinshore, Homestead, (305) 431-1686
- Fishing Charter Boat-Robertinshore, Hialeah, (305) 310-1739
- Hot Shot Chartersinshore, Miami, (305) 608-3913
- Hot Shot Fishin Chartersinshore, Miami, (305) 667-2129
- Hot Shot Fishing Charters – Coconut Grove, Miamiinshore, Miami, (305) 608-3913
- Joey Flats Back country fishing & canoe tripsinshore, Homestead, (786) 234-0612
- Kelley Fishing Fleetinshore, Bay Harbor Islands, (305) 945-3801
- Lady Mitchell Charter Boatinshore, Bal Harbour, (305) 940-9979
Nearby
Near Miami-Dade County
Cities and towns, Miami-Dade County
- Miamipop. 442,241
- Hialeahpop. 223,109
- Miami Gardenspop. 111,640
- Miami Beachpop. 82,890
- Homesteadpop. 80,737
- Kendallpop. 80,241
- Doralpop. 75,874
- North Miamipop. 60,191
- Fountainebleaupop. 59,870
- The Hammockspop. 59,480
Around Miami-Dade County
- Monroe County32 miles west
- Broward County40 miles north
- Collier County66 miles northwest
- Palm Beach County71 miles north
Gallery
Photos of the water around Miami-Dade County
Photo: Don Ramey Logan, CC BY 4.0
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Paolo Bernabei, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Claudiabrauer, CC BY 2.0
Answers
Miami-Dade County questions and answers
Where can I launch a boat in Miami-Dade County?
There are 56 open launches (22 fresh, 34 salt).
What is the biggest lake in Miami-Dade County?
Tropical Park Lake, 11 acres.
Are there piers in Miami-Dade County?
Yes: 6 piers, 34 salt launches and 277 reef deployments.
What region of Florida is Miami-Dade County?
The South region for fresh water, and the Southeast region for redfish, snook and trout.
Where is tackle in Miami-Dade County?
137 places sell bait or tackle, including Bass Pro Shops Miami, DICK'S Sporting Goods Aventura and DICK'S Sporting Goods Miami.
Can I hire a guide in Miami-Dade County?
61 guides list a home port in Miami-Dade County.
Does FWC stock fish in Miami-Dade County?
FWC stocked 6 sites in recent years.
Where is Miami-Dade County government based?
Miami is the county seat.
Which license do I need in Miami-Dade County?
Yes, a Florida freshwater or saltwater license for the water you fish, at 16 and older unless exempt.
Start in Miami-Dade County
Every listed spot links to its own page.