Loxahatchee / L-67
Heavy rain is forecast today, with flooding possible on the east side and storms likely this afternoon, so the morning is your window if you can get on the water before the cells build. Largemouth will handle the stained water better than anything else here, and the 81°F water keeps them feeding. Hold off on the snakehead sight-casting until the water clears.
Today’s conditions
By species today
7-day outlookRegion-wide
Wednesday is the last wet day, and a dry front moves through Thursday with lows dropping into the upper 60s and low 70s by the weekend. Pressure stays steady all week, so the cold night air and clearing water are the real drivers, favoring largemouth and knife from Friday on. Snakehead sight-casting should improve as the water clears toward the weekend.
About this water
Fishing Loxahatchee / L-67 — Wild Canal Country
The L-67 canal system in the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge offers a different kind of South Florida fishing — more remote, less pressured, and genuinely wild.
Where it is
Western Palm Beach County, accessed primarily via the refuge entrances. The canal runs along the eastern edge of the Everglades.
Access and parking
Refuge entrance fee ($5/vehicle). Boat ramps available. Bank fishing limited to access points — most of the canal requires a boat or kayak.
Species
- Largemouth bass — dominant species, strong population.
- Bullseye snakehead — in the vegetated stretches.
- Clown knifefish — deeper sections at low light.
- Bowfin, gar — bycatch.
Techniques
Classic Florida bass patterns work well — flipping plastics in cover, top- waters in pads. Knife at dawn and dusk on live bait or large soft plastics.
Best times
Year-round, but October-May is most comfortable (fewer mosquitos, better weather). Bring sun protection and water — this is exposed water.
Regulations
Standard Florida freshwater. Refuge has additional rules — check posted signs.
Nearby tackle
Outdoorsman (Boynton), Bass Pro at Sawgrass.