Florida Pompano is recorded in 3 of the 7 spots within 75 minutes of Miami. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Florida Pompano peaks around Miami in December. In November the calendar puts it at “Good”.
Where to catch Florida Pompano near Miami
1. Biscayne Bay
Biscayne Bay is a 3-minute drive from downtown Miami. Launch at Watson Island Lot 70 Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Biscayne Bay closest to downtown (≈ 1.5 mi). Public access on Biscayne Bay: 32 boat ramps and 8 piers. Surveyed depths reach 57 ft. Recorded here: Common Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Red Drum, and Tarpon.
2. Blackwater Sound
Blackwater Sound is a 69-minute drive from downtown Miami. Launch at Caribbean Club Pay Ramp, the public ramp on Blackwater Sound closest to downtown (≈ 45.3 mi). Public access on Blackwater Sound: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 17 ft. Recorded here: Tarpon, Florida Pompano, Sheepshead, and Southern Flounder.
3. Largo Sound
Largo Sound is a 74-minute drive from downtown Miami. Launch at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Largo Sound closest to downtown (≈ 46.8 mi). Public access on Largo Sound: 4 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 8 ft. Recorded here: Tarpon, Florida Pompano, Sheepshead, and Southern Flounder.
