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Quick overview of Snapper Creek Canal: key species, best seasons, and what to expect on the water.
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Top Target Species on Snapper Creek Canal
Midas Cichlid
Mayan Cichlid
Florida Gar
Largemouth Bass
Oscar fish
Peacock Bass
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Frequently Asked Questions about Snapper Creek Canal
What makes Snapper Creek Canal a good fishing spot?
Healthy habitat, structure, and forage make this a consistent producer. Focus on transitions, points, vegetation edges, and wind-blown banks for active fish.
Which species can I catch at Snapper Creek Canal?
Target species vary by season and water body. Expect gamefish typical to this area; check our page sections for what’s biting now and where to focus.
When is the best time to fish Snapper Creek Canal?
Spring and fall are typically the most productive, with early morning and late afternoon bites. Weather and water temps matter—check recent reports for current conditions.
Do I need a fishing license for Snapper Creek Canal?
A valid state fishing license is required in most cases. Check your state wildlife agency for the latest rules and license options before you go.
Are guided trips available at Snapper Creek Canal?
Yes—local guides are available and can simplify planning, tackle, and seasonal patterns. Browse our guide listings to compare availability and trip styles.
Fishing Snapper Creek Canal
About Snapper Creek
Snapper Creek fishing is a popular destination for South Florida anglers. This canal consistently produced excellent catches of largemouth bass and butterfly peacock. Snapper Creek canal anglers may also encounter Snook moving inland Biscayne Bay.
Fishing on the Snapper Creek Canal
The main canal is 12.3 miles long, averages 12 feet in-depth, and ranges from 50 to over 100 feet in width. The north end of the channel is narrower and shallower than the southeast end. There are five boat accessible lateral canals and a small seven-acre lake up to 22 feet deep.
These largest predators travel throughout the canals, but they tend to concentrate under bridges. Snapper Creek anglers can also catch jaguar guapotes, Oscars, or spotted tilapia. These illegally released non-native fish have posed a threat to native species, are good to eat, and you can keep every one you catch. Jaguar guapotes resemble black crappie (speckled perch) with many small sharp teeth. Oscars are bream-shaped fish with a red or orange circle at the base of the tail, and they have a thick coat of protective mucus on their bodies. Spotted tilapia is also bream-shaped, golden in color with black spots or bars, and some adults have red on their bodies.
Snapper Creek Canal MIAMI FLORIDA
Amenities:
- Fishing Chairs
- GPS & Fishfinder
- Life Jackets
- Catch and Release Allowed
- Keep Fish Allowed within Laws
About this Tour:
- Boat Specs: 20+ ft
- Boat Capacity: 4 People
- All Fishing Equipment
- Boat & Fuel
- Photos
Fishing Techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Livebait
- Fly Fishing
- Artificial Lures
Fishing Equipment:
- Spinning Rods
- Baitcasting Rods
- Left & Right Handed
- Fly Rods (request only)
- Braid & Mono Line
Accessing Snapper Creek Canal
Snapper Creek is in Central Miami-Dade County, in between the cities of Sweetwater and Kendall. It begins near Hwy 836 and the Turnpike Extension intersection and runs southeast to the S-22 salinity control structure near Parrot Jungle on SW 57th Avenue.
Snapper Creek Boat Ramp
The boat ramp is centrally located: heading east from the ramp, it is 2.6 miles to Dade-land Mall, 3.2 miles to Dante Fascell Park, and 5.5 miles to the water control structure; and, heading north from the ramp, it is 2.3 miles to the Turnpike Extension, 5.8 miles to the Tamiami Canal intersection, and 6.8 miles to the non-boatable culvert at Hwy 836 (Dolphin Expressway).
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