Amelia Earhart Park
Overcast skies, 10 hours of rain in the last day, and 17 mph east wind are stacking up against the peacock, so leave them alone today. The largemouth should tolerate the gray and stirred water well, and the 81°F water is comfortable for them. Work the morning on the lee shores and keep the bait moving, then close out the evening before the 5:39 PM sunset.
Today’s conditions
By species today
7-day outlookRegion-wide
Rain and flooding dominate through Wednesday, then the dry front and clearing sky arrive Thursday through Saturday, which is when the peacock window reopens at 10 AM to 3 PM. Pressure stays flat all week (29.89-29.98 inHg), so largemouth will depend on mornings and cover rather than a barometer swing. Water holds near 80°F and air cools only slightly into next week, keeping both species comfortable through the period.
About this water
Fishing Amelia Earhart Park — Hialeah
Amelia Earhart Park is a 515-acre Miami-Dade County park just north of Hialeah, and its five lakes make it one of the county's largest water-based parks. Anglers log a lot of peacock and largemouth bass here, which makes it the closest well-known peacock water for much of north Miami-Dade.
Where it is
401 E 65th Street, Hialeah, in unincorporated Miami-Dade County just north of the city.
Access and parking
A public county park, open sunrise to sunset. Fishing is from the bank. We haven't found an official county page setting out fishing rules for these lakes, so check the signs posted at the park, or call the park office on 305-685-8389, before you fish.
Species
- Peacock bass — the species anglers report most often here.
- Largemouth bass — regularly caught alongside the peacocks.
- Spotted tilapia — common.
Techniques
For peacock, small jerkbaits, inline spinners and walking topwaters fished fast along the edges and any hard structure. Live shiners are the most reliable bait. For largemouth, slow down with soft plastics along grass and drop-offs.
Best times
The park closes at sunset. Peacocks feed by sight and come on mid-morning once the sun is on the water, and hold through the afternoon. Largemouth are best early. Spring through early autumn is peak peacock season; winter cold fronts shut them down for days.
Rules
A Florida freshwater fishing licence is required for anglers 16 and over. Peacock bass are limited to 2 per day, only one over 17 inches. Confirm current limits with FWC and follow any rules posted in the park.
Nearby tackle
There are bait and tackle shops throughout Hialeah and Miami Springs.