Tropical Fish Management Area

Exit Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) at Bird Rd. (west). Park entrance is on the south side of Bird Rd.

Major Urban Canal Systems

Some of the most popular peacock bass fishing canals (east of Krome Ave.) are Snapper Creek (C-2), the C-100 series, Black Creek (C-1), Snake Creek (C-9), and the Tamiami Canal (C-4) including the eastern Airport Lakes (Blue Lagoon) area. In addition, many ofthe smaller lateral canals, rock pits and ponds located throughout eastern Dade County also contain good butterfly peacock populations. Up-to-date fishing reports are available from most area tackle shop operators. Unfortunately, some vandalism occurs at boat ramps and care should be taken to secure and keep valuables out of sight while you're out fishing.

One of the best paved boat ramps is located on Snake Creek, just north of the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 441 and Ives Dairy Rd. Another good boat ramp providing access to the Airport Lakes portion of Tamiami Canal is located in Antonio Maceo Park just north of NW' 7th St. at NW 51st Ave. A map of the canal system is available for $15 from Dolph's Street Atlas of Metropolitan Dade County, 430 North Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.

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