🐟 What fish can you catch in Westchester?

Most commonly caught species around Westchester , FL : Butterfly peacock bass - 20,694 reported catches Largemouth bass - 19,941 reported catches Mayan cichlid - 5,159 reported catches Mangrove snapper - 2,816 reported catches Bluegill - 2,157 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Westchester fishing reports?

The latest Westchester , FL fishing reports are: @KB-Fisher reported a nice Florida bass . @drillsgtgrey333neroid reported a nice Crevalle jack at C-10 Spur . @artem.babenko reported a nice Largemouth bass at Topeekeegee Yugnee Park . @artem.babenko reported a nice Largemouth bass at Topeekeegee Yugnee Park . @gavinmindel reported a nice Sergeant-major at Miami-Dade County Coast . .

Fishing in Westchester, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Westchester, Florida?

Anglers in Westchester , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Miami-Dade County Coast , The Everglades , Biscayne Bay , Tamiami Canal Number C-4 , Cutler Drain Canal .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Westchester?

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Top fish species in Westchester

Butterfly peacock bass

Latest Westchester fishing reports

Florida bass

length · weight

Crevalle jack

C-10 Spur

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Largemouth bass

Topeekeegee Yugnee Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Topeekeegee Yugnee Park

length · weight

Sergeant-major

Miami-Dade County Coast

length · weight

Butterfly peacock bass

L-31W

length · weight

Spotted sunfish

Mowry Canal Number C-103

length · weight

Spotted tilapia

length · weight

Largemouth bass

22 in · 6 lb

Pinfish

Government Cut

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Fishing regulations in Westchester

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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Butterfly peacock bass as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Butterfly peacock bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 17

Max size

17"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Keep intact

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Only 1 may be 17-inches or longer in total length.

Catch a butterfly peacock bass over 4-pounds, and you qualify for the Big Catch Angler Recognition Program, which rewards anglers who catch a memorable-sized fish.

Good but not as good as snakehead or largemouth bass, see Catch, Clean, Cook Peacock Bass by DMFD

Cichla ocellaris, tucunare

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Regulations for

25°44′50.6″N 80°20′8.9″W

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FAQ about Westchester fishing

Anglers in Westchester, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Miami-Dade County Coast, The Everglades, Biscayne Bay, Tamiami Canal Number C-4, and Cutler Drain Canal.

Most commonly caught species around Westchester, FL:

Butterfly peacock bass - 20,694 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 19,941 reported catches
Mayan cichlid - 5,159 reported catches
Mangrove snapper - 2,816 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,157 reported catches

The latest Westchester, FL fishing reports are:

@KB-Fisher reported a nice Florida bass.
@drillsgtgrey333neroid reported a nice Crevalle jack at C-10 Spur.
@artem.babenko reported a nice Largemouth bass at Topeekeegee Yugnee Park.
@artem.babenko reported a nice Largemouth bass at Topeekeegee Yugnee Park.
@gavinmindel reported a nice Sergeant-major at Miami-Dade County Coast.

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