Fishing at Lake Hialeah, Miami-Dade County, Florida

• Overview

  Lake Hialeah belongs to Miami-Dade County, Florida. Height above sea level is 10 feet. It covers about 7 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Miami-Dade County. Nearest place of any size is Hialeah, 1.2 miles away. Further out sit Hialeah Gardens (1.7 miles) and Miami Springs (2.7 miles). Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Lake Hialeah

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists peacock cichlid, bluegill and largemouth bass. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. Lake Hialeah repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 83°F in August and bottoms out near 68°F in January. Year-round warmth means year-round fishing, with early starts in summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. That is the shape of the year on Lake Hialeah.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Lake Tahoe sits 1.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Lake Hialeah before loading the car.