Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, Miami Dade County, FL
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Fish Species in This Area
Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
Prized sport fish found around mangroves and inlets. Sensitive to cold temperatures.
Local Notes: Stage in the shadow lines at Rickenbacker Causeway on outgoing tides. Live pilchards or pinfish free-lined on 30 lb fluorocarbon.
King Mackerel
Scomberomorus cavalla
Large mackerel species prized by anglers. Strong fighter found offshore.
Local Notes: King mackerel are a staple on the Atlantic coast near Rickenbacker Causeway in fall and winter. Live bait or high-speed trolling off the bottom.
Mangrove Snapper
Lutjanus griseus
Versatile species found from mangroves to offshore reefs. Excellent eating.
Local Notes: Stack under Rickenbacker Causeway at night. Drop live shrimp or small pilchards on light tackle to the pilings.
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Bottom feeder with strong teeth. Found around structures and pilings.
Local Notes: Every piling at Rickenbacker Causeway holds sheepshead. Work fiddler crabs or shrimp on a 1/4-oz jig right on the barnacles.
Black Drum
Pogonias cromis
Large drum species found in estuaries. Can reach impressive sizes.
Local Notes: Hold at the base of the pilings at Rickenbacker Causeway. Large pieces of shrimp or blue crab on bottom.
Red Drum
Sciaenops ocellatus
Popular game fish with distinctive black spot near tail. Found in shallow coastal waters.
Local Notes: Patrol the current seams at Rickenbacker Causeway, especially on falling tides. Gold spoons and live shrimp.
Spanish Mackerel
Scomberomorus maculatus
Fast-swimming pelagic fish with gold spots. Common in spring and fall.
Local Notes: Rip through Rickenbacker Causeway during bait migrations. Silver spoons at a fast clip.
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
Popular inshore species with distinctive spots. Found over grass flats and sandy bottoms.
Local Notes: Work the flats adjacent to Rickenbacker Causeway with live baits or DOA Shrimp, especially at first light.
Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
Large powerful fish known for spectacular jumps. Migrates along Florida coast.
Local Notes: Roll under the bridge at Rickenbacker Causeway during migrations. Live crabs and large mullet free-lined in the current.