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Hardhead Catfish fishing in Miami-Dade County

3 rated shore spots in Miami-Dade County hold hardhead catfish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

Hardhead Catfish forecast map for Miami-Dade County

Every spot colored by how it fishes for hardhead catfish right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.

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Size, bag and season rules in Miami-Dade County

No size, bag or season rule for hardhead catfish is on record here. Check with FWC before you keep one.

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Best hardhead catfish spots in Miami-Dade County

1North Bayshore William Lehman Park, North MiamiExcellent · 85Shows occasionallyTake bottom baits; watch the spines.2East Greynolds Park Fishing Dock, North Miami BeachExcellent · 85Shows occasionallyTake bottom baits when the water is fresher; watch the spines.3Pelican Harbor Park, North Bay VillageExcellent · 85Shows occasionallyCommon on bottom baits; handle the spines with care.
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Tactics for hardhead catfish

Top baits, best first

  1. Dead Shrimp
  2. Cut Mullet
  3. Squid Strips
  4. Scented Bait Strips

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Carolina Rig
  2. Double-Drop Bottom Rig

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