Spotted tilapia in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Pelmatolapia mariae
Overview
Prefers slow-flowing canals, ponds, and lakes; common throughout south Florida; may be increasing in some areas, but not as abundant in Miami-Dade county as in 1980s.
At a glance
- Regions
- Inland south, statewide freshwater
- Water
- Freshwater
When to fish
Season notes
Months mentioned in profile narrative (not a fishing calendar): mar, may, nov no recreational fishing season calendar, non-game, imperiled, nonnative & or non-angling taxon.
Where to fish
Florida regions
Inland south & statewide freshwater
Water
Freshwater
Habitat
Prefers slow-flowing canals, ponds, and lakes; common throughout south Florida; may be increasing in some areas, but not as abundant in Miami-Dade county as in 1980s.
Videos
Sources
- Myfwc.com
- Floridamuseum.ufl.edu
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.