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Outdoors

Fishing near Hialeah

Lakes, rivers and recreation areas near Hialeah where fishing is allowed, closest first.

Good to know: Anyone 16 or older generally needs a state fishing license; seasons, limits and special rules vary by water. Florida license information ↗

Within 30 miles (1)

27 mi south · National Park Service

Biscayne National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs.

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Paddling

30 to 75 miles (8)

39 mi west · National Park Service · Campground

Pinecrest Group Campground

Pinecrest Campground offers four group campsites that provide a nice, quiet and relaxing atmosphere. This is a wonderful location for a group to start their south Florida adventure.

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • History

43 mi north · Fish and Wildlife Service

Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

The Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1951 under the authority of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act of 1929 with a 50-year license agreement between the State of Florida and the U.S.

  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Boating
  • Educational Programs
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Hunting

48 mi west · National Park Service

Big Cypress National Preserve

The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida's southwest coast.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Hunting
  • Paddling

50 mi southwest · National Park Service

Everglades National Park

Established in 1947 as the first national park created for its biodiversity, Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres of wetland, forest, and marine habitats and the native plants and animals that call it home.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Paddling
  • Picnicking
  • Wildlife viewing

50 mi west · National Park Service · Campground

Monument Lake Campground

Monument Lake Campground is a beautiful place where visitors can enjoy the surrounding preserve while sitting at their picnic table.

  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hunting

56 mi west · National Park Service · Campground

Burns Lake Campground

Burns Lake Campground offers lake views from every campsite. Offering direct backcountry access, this campground is the ideal place for hunters and off-road vehicle enthusiasts.

  • Camping
  • Fishing

64 mi west · National Park Service · Campground

Gator Head Campground

Gator Head Campground is a primitive campground located within the Bear Island Unit of Big Cypress National Preserve.

  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Off Road Vehicle Trails
  • Wildlife viewing

72 mi northwest · US Army Corps of Engineers

Lake Okeechobee

As lake, waterway and surrounding countryside, Okeechobee shows the many faces of Florida. A canopy of moss-draped live oaks hides clusters of sabal palms. A tangle of water plants marks the boundary where wetland meets lakeshore.

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
  • Nature education
  • Picnicking
  • Water sports

75 miles and farther (10)

77 mi west · Fish and Wildlife Service

Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge

Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1996 under provisions of the Arizona-Florida Land Exchange Act of 1988.

  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Non-Motorized Boating
  • Wildlife viewing

81 mi north · Fish and Wildlife Service

Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge

Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge contains the largest contiguous section of undeveloped beach in Southeastern Florida and is considered one of the most productive sea turtle nesting areas in the Southeastern United…

  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Nature education
  • Photography
  • Ranger programs
  • Wildlife viewing

85 mi north · US Army Corps of Engineers · Campground

St Lucie South

St. Lucie Campground provides a relaxing camping experience on the St. Lucie Canal, part of the 152 mile Okeechobee Waterway that spans South Florida from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Birding
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking

88 mi northwest · US Army Corps of Engineers · Campground

Ortona South

Ortona South is a perfect campground for a quiet, sunny escape to South Florida. The campground is set along the Caloosahatchie River.

  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Camping
  • Fishing

103 mi northwest · US Army Corps of Engineers · Campground

W.P. Franklin South Recreation Area

WP Franklin South Recreation Area is a day use area located on the Caloosahatchee River adjacent to the WP Franklin Lock and Dam.

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Picnicking

104 mi northwest · US Army Corps of Engineers · Campground

W.P. Franklin N

Visitors flock to W.P. Franklin Campground for its well-kept facilities and location on the Caloosahatchee River, where campers can fish, boat and take it easy in sunny southwest Florida.

  • Birding
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking

116 mi southwest · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

As soon as you step into the waters of the Florida Keys, you have entered Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

  • Boating
  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • History
  • Paddling
  • Photography
  • Ranger programs
  • Snorkeling

119 mi west · Fish and Wildlife Service

J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, on the subtropical barrier island of Sanibel in the Gulf of America along Florida’s west coast, is part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the United States.

  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Boating
  • Educational Programs
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Motor Boat
  • Nature education

128 mi northwest · Fish and Wildlife Service

Pine Island National Wildlife Refuge

The Pine Island NWR is located on the southwest coast of Florida, north of Sanibel Island in the Pine Island Sound. It is administered as part of the J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR.

  • Boating
  • Fishing

134 mi north · Fish and Wildlife Service

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is situated in the Indian River Lagoon estuary, which runs 156 miles down Florida’s eastern coastline.

  • Birding
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Motor Boat
  • Nature education
  • Non-Motorized Boating
  • Photography

Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Hialeah. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.

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Questions

Where is the closest place for fishing near Hialeah?

Biscayne National Park (National Park Service), about 27 miles south of Hialeah as the crow flies. Next are Pinecrest Group Campground (39 mi) and Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (43 mi).

Do I need a fishing license near Hialeah?

Yes, anglers 16 and older generally need a Florida fishing license from the state wildlife agency. Rules, seasons and limits vary by water.

Who manages these places?

Federal agencies including National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, US Army Corps of Engineers. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.

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