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Sheepshead fishing in Miami-Dade County

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

Sheepshead forecast map for Miami-Dade County

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

When to go

Out of season — best Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
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Size, bag and season rules in Miami-Dade County

Open: keep up to 8 a day of 12 in or more

Miami-Dade County

Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Minimum size
12 inMeasured nose to tail, tail pinched
Bag limit
8 a day

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission · checked Sep 30, 2026

A summary of the rules these authorities publish for anglers, checked on the dates shown. It is not legal advice: the authority's own page is the rule, and rules can change.

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Best sheepshead spots in Miami-Dade County

1Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park SeawallLow · 31ReliableWinter fish around rocks and structure. Shrimp or fiddler crabs on a small, strong hook.2Haulover InletFair · 57Worth a tryWinter fish tight to rocks and pilings. Shrimp or fiddler crabs on small strong hooks.3Oleta River State ParkFair · 56Worth a tryWinter fish around the pier pilings; fiddler crabs or shrimp.4South Pointe PierLow · 49Worth a tryWinter fish around the jetty rocks and pilings. Fiddler crabs or shrimp on a small, strong hook, fished tight to structure.5Black Point Park JettyLow · 39Worth a tryWinter fish along the jetty rocks; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a small hook.6Matheson Hammock ParkLow · 41Worth a tryWinter fish near structure; fiddler crabs or shrimp.7Convoy Point JettyLow · 38Worth a tryWinter fish around the rocks; shrimp or crab pieces on a small, strong hook.
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Tactics for sheepshead

Top baits, best first

  1. Fiddler Crabs
  2. Live Shrimp
  3. Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)
  4. Dead Shrimp

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Knocker Rig
  2. Split-Shot Rig
  3. Jighead

Sheepshead fishing elsewhere

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