Fishing near Miami, Florida
Miami-Dade County, population 442,241.
- 8 milesto nearest lake
- 10launches nearby
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Where to fish around Miami
Miami (Miami-Dade County) counted 442,241 people in 2020. The nearest lake with an FWC fishing page is Tropical Park Lake, 8 miles southwest of town. The closest named launch is Spring Garden Park Kayak Launch, under a mile away.
For saltwater, Rickenbacker Causeway Fishing Piers (East Pier) is 3 miles off and the coast within 25 miles has 6 fishing piers. 298 artificial reefs sit within 25 miles of Miami.
Fresh water near Miami
- Tropical Park Lake8 miles southwest, 11 acres
- Doral Glades Park Lake10 miles northwest
- Plantation Heritage Park Lake23 miles north, 6 acres
Fishing access around Miami
- Spring Garden Park Kayak LaunchMiami River, under a mile
- Gerry Curtis Park Public Boat RampMiami River, 2 miles
- Rickenbaker Causeway Beach North – Paddlecraft Access PointsBiscayne Bay, 2 miles
- Watson Island Lot 70 Boat RampBiscayne Bay, 2 miles
- Rickenbacker Causeway – Hobie Beach Catamaran Launch (Motorized Craft Prohibited)Biscayne Bay, 3 miles
- Rickenbaker Causeway Beach South – Paddlecraft Access PointsBiscayne Bay, 3 miles
- Regatta Park – Seminole Boat RampBiscayne Bay, 4 miles
- Morningside Park Public Boat RampBiscayne Bay, 4 miles
- Maurice Gibbs Park (MIAMI BEACH RESIDENTS ONLY)Biscayne Bay, 4 miles
- Virginia Key Beach North Point Park – Outdoor Center Paddlecraft Rentals and LaunchBiscayne Bay, 4 miles
Straight line distances from the census center of Miami.
Salt water within reach of Miami
Pier fishing around Miami
- Rickenbacker Causeway Fishing Piers (East Pier)Biscayne Bay, 3 miles
- Bill Bags Cape Florida State ParkBiscayne Bay, 8 miles
- North Bayshore William Lehman ParkBiscayne Bay, 9 miles
- Oleta River State ParkBiscayne Bay, 10 miles
- Haulover PierBiscayne Bay, 11 miles
- Newport Fishing PierAtlantic Ocean, 12 miles
Bays near Miami
- Biscayne Bay14 miles
How rivers near Miami are running
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Tamiami Canal Near Coral Gables, Fl | 96 cfs, 3.20 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
| Snapper Creek No.5 Abv Water Pipe Nr S. Miami, Fl | 406 cfs, 2.84 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:30 pm |
| N.w. Wellfield Canal Nr Dade Broward Levee Nr Penn | 2 cfs, 4.92 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Supplies for Miami anglers
Shops closest to Miami
- SAM Trap Lumber & Supplies Incbait and tackle, Miami, under a mile
- 5th Street Marinamarina, Miami, under a mile
- Big Game Offshore Bait & Lure Companybait and tackle, Miami, under a mile
- Neshaminy State Marinamarina, Miami, under a mile
- Tackle IT Upbait and tackle, Miami, 1 mile
- Epic Marinamarina, Miami, 1 mile
- Capt Jimmy Lewis Live Baitbait and tackle, Miami, 1 mile
- Miamarina At Baysidemarina, Miami, 1 mile
Hire a guide in Miami
- Captain Planet Chartersinshore, Miami, (305) 502-5349
- South Florida Backcountry Fishinginshore, Miami, (305) 551-8963
- professional hooker fishing tripsinshore, Miami, (786) 587-7855
- Catamaran Adventure Chartersinshore, Miami, (305) 600-1011
- All Three Sides Chartersinshore, Miami, (305) 505-5362
- Hot Shot Fishin Chartersinshore, Miami, (305) 667-2129
- Hurricane Sport Fishing Chartersoffshore, Miami, (786) 255-1788
- Ultimate Fishing Chartersinshore, Miami, (305) 770-6658
- Beast Fishing Chartersinshore, Miami, (305) 233-9996
- Dech Tech Sportfishingoffshore, Miami, (305) 469-6171
Close to Miami
Where to base a trip to Miami
- Miami Beach5 miles
- Key Biscayne6 miles
- Fountainebleau8 miles
- Hialeah9 miles
Counties touching Miami
- Miami-Dade Countyseat: Miami
Photos of the water around Miami
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Fishing around Miami: common questions
What is the closest fishing lake to Miami?
Tropical Park Lake, 8 miles southwest.
Which launch is nearest Miami?
Spring Garden Park Kayak Launch is closest, under a mile away.
Can I fish from a pier near Miami?
6 piers within 25 miles, starting with Rickenbacker Causeway Fishing Piers (East Pier).
Where is tackle near Miami?
The nearest is SAM Trap Lumber & Supplies Inc.
Can I hire a guide in Miami?
23 guides list Miami as home port.
What county is Miami in?
It is in Miami-Dade County.
Where are reefs near Miami?
Yes, 298 within 25 miles.
Where is the nearest river to Miami?
No river page within 35 miles of Miami.
What license do visitors need in Miami?
A short-term license works; 3 days freshwater runs $17.