The Top 10 Freshwater Fishing Spots In Miami

Miami is well known for it's miles of beaches and quick access to some of the best fishing in the Atlantic, but if you head inland, you'll find that the area also offers incredible freshwater fishing options as well. Below are the top 10 freshwater fishing spots near Miami.

1. Miami Canal System

The Miami canal system is located throughout Miami and is home to various fish species, including largemouth bass, peacock bass, catfish, and bluegill. To fish this area, try using live bait or artificial lures like spinnerbaits and crankbaits.

2. Lake Okeechobee

Lake Okeechobee is located about 2 hours away from Miami and is known for its largemouth bass population. You can fish this area by using live bait like shiners, or by using topwater lures like frogs and poppers.

3. Everglades National Park

The park is about an hour's drive from Miami and is home to various fish species, including largemouth bass, snook, tarpon, and catfish. To fish in the park, try using live bait or artificial lures like jerkbaits and swimbaits.

4. Black Creek Canal

Located in Homestead, this canal is home to various fish species like largemouth bass, peacock bass, and catfish. To fish this area, try using live bait or artificial lures like topwater frogs and buzzbaits.

5. Holey Land Wildlife Management Area

The wildlife area is located about an hour away from Miami and is home to various fish species like largemouth bass, peacock bass, and catfish. To fish this area, try using live bait or artificial lures like spinnerbaits and crankbaits.

6. Tamiami Canal

The Tamiami Canal is one of the more popular canals to fish and is located in Miami. The canal home to various fish species like largemouth bass, peacock bass, and catfish. To fish this area, try using live bait or artificial lures like topwater frogs and spinnerbaits.

7. Shark Valley

This area is located in the Everglades National Park and is home to various fish species like largemouth bass, snook, tarpon, and catfish. Despite its name, you won't find any sharks in the area. To fish Shark Valley, try using live bait or artificial lures like jerkbaits and swimbaits.

8. Lake Istokpoga

This lake is located about 2.5 hours away from Miami and is known for its largemouth bass population. To fish this area, try using live bait like shiners, or by using topwater lures like frogs and poppers.

9. Lake Trafford

Located about 2 hours away from Miami, this lake is home to various fish species like largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. To fish this area, try using live bait or artificial lures like jigs and swimbaits.

10. Lake Osborne

Lake Osborne is located in West Palm Beach and is home to various fish species like largemouth bass, peacock bass, and catfish. To fish this area, try using live bait or artificial lures like topwater frogs and spinnerbaits.

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