Jaguar guapote in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Parachromis managuensis
Overview
Currently found in southeast Florida box-cut canals; tolerant of poor water quality. In native range occupy a variety of habitats including rivers and lakes with muddy, sandy, and rocky bottoms.
At a glance
- Regions
- Southeast, statewide freshwater
- Water
- Freshwater
Florida fishing record
- Weight
- 3 lb
- Length
- 16 in (1.33 ft)
- Location
- Westwood lakes canal, Miami-Dade
- Date
- Aug 30, 2026
- Angler
- Xzavier peon
- Type
- Florida state record
Record catch notes
3.02 lb; 16.0 in; by xzavier peon; on 8/30/2026; at westwood lakes canal, Miami-Dade
When to fish
Season notes
Months mentioned in profile narrative (not a fishing calendar): mar, jul, oct, nov no recreational fishing season calendar, non-game, imperiled, nonnative & or non-angling taxon.
Where to fish
Florida regions
Southeast & statewide freshwater
Water
Freshwater
Habitat
Currently found in southeast Florida box-cut canals; tolerant of poor water quality. In native range occupy a variety of habitats including rivers and lakes with muddy, sandy, and rocky bottoms.
Videos
Sources
- Myfwc.com (2 pages)
- Floridamuseum.ufl.edu
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.