🐟 What fish can you catch in Westwood Lakes?

Most commonly caught species around Westwood Lakes , FL : Butterfly peacock bass - 20,036 reported catches Largemouth bass - 19,310 reported catches Mayan cichlid - 5,005 reported catches Mangrove snapper - 2,784 reported catches Bluegill - 2,101 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Westwood Lakes fishing reports?

The latest Westwood Lakes , FL fishing reports are: @gavinmindel reported a nice Pinfish at Government Cut . @gavinmindel reported a nice French grunt at Government Cut . @gavinmindel reported a nice French grunt at Government Cut . @gavinmindel reported a nice Pinfish at Government Cut . @gavinmindel reported a nice Pinfish at Miami-Dade County Coast . .

Fishing in Westwood Lakes, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Westwood Lakes, Florida?

Anglers in Westwood Lakes , 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 Westwood Lakes?

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Westwood Lakes

Butterfly peacock bass

Latest Westwood Lakes fishing reports

Pinfish

Government Cut

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French grunt

Government Cut

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French grunt

Government Cut

length · weight

Pinfish

Government Cut

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Pinfish

Miami-Dade County Coast

length · weight

Striped mojarra

Government Cut

length · weight

Bullseye snakehead

Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park

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Great white shark

The Everglades

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Crevalle jack

Biscayne Bay

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Largemouth bass

Broward College Fitness Park

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Fishing regulations in Westwood Lakes

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 March 31st, 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°43′25.3″N 80°22′18.1″W

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FAQ about Westwood Lakes fishing

Anglers in Westwood Lakes, 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 Westwood Lakes, FL:

Butterfly peacock bass - 20,036 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 19,310 reported catches
Mayan cichlid - 5,005 reported catches
Mangrove snapper - 2,784 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,101 reported catches

The latest Westwood Lakes, FL fishing reports are:

@gavinmindel reported a nice Pinfish at Government Cut.
@gavinmindel reported a nice French grunt at Government Cut.
@gavinmindel reported a nice French grunt at Government Cut.
@gavinmindel reported a nice Pinfish at Government Cut.
@gavinmindel reported a nice Pinfish at Miami-Dade County Coast.

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