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West Lake Water Details - FL

West Lake in Broward County, Florida, offers anglers a quiet, inland fishing experience just a short distance from several convenient marinas and nearby towns like Dania Beach and Port Laudania. With two marinas within less than two miles and a variety of nearby attractions including Lauderdale Marina and Suntex Marina at Hollywood, it's an accessible spot for both casual and serious anglers looking to enjoy Florida's freshwater fishing opportunities.

This named-water page is not a claim that fishing is legal, safe, or productive here. Check public access, local regulations, fish-consumption advisories, and posted closures before fishing.

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Water temperature & water-quality monitoring

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State fishing records

Largemouth Bass 17.27 lbs (1986) — Florida FWC
Largemouth Bass 20.13 lbs (1923) — Florida FWC
Redeye Bass 7.83 lbs (1989) — Florida FWC
Spotted Bass 3.93 lbs (2025) — Florida FWC
Suwannee Bass 3.89 lbs (1985) — Florida FWC
Shoal Bass 5.95 lbs (2017) — Florida FWC
Striped Bass 42.24 lbs (1993) — Florida FWC
White Bass 4.69 lbs (1982) — Florida FWC
Sunshine Bass 16.31 lbs (1985) — Florida FWC
Black Crappie 3.83 lbs (1992) — Florida FWC
Flier 1.35 lbs (2015) — Florida FWC
Flier † 1.36 lbs (2025) — Florida FWC
Bluegill 2.95 lbs (1989) — Florida FWC
Redbreast Sunfish 2.08 lbs (1988) — Florida FWC
Redear Sunfish 4.86 lbs (1986) — Florida FWC
Spotted Sunfish 0.83 lbs (1984) — Florida FWC
Warmouth 2.44 lbs (1985) — Florida FWC
Chain Pickerel 6.96 lbs (2004) — Florida FWC
Chain Pickerel 8 lbs (1971) — Florida FWC
Redfin Pickerel 1.06 lbs (1993) — Florida FWC
Common Carp 35 lbs — Florida FWC
Common Carp 40.56 lbs (1981) — Florida FWC
Channel Catfish 44.5 lbs (1985) — Florida FWC
Flathead Catfish 69.9 lbs (2020) — Florida FWC
White Catfish 18.88 lbs (1991) — Florida FWC
Blue Catfish 73.6 lbs (2026) — Florida FWC
Brown Bullhead 7.02 lbs (2014) — Florida FWC
Yellow Bullhead 5.05 lbs (2010) — Florida FWC
Bowfin 19 lbs (1984) — Florida FWC
American Shad 5.19 lbs (1990) — Florida FWC
Longnose Gar 41 lbs (1985) — Florida FWC
Alligator Gar 123 lbs (1995) — Florida FWC
Florida Gar 9.44 lbs (2001) — Florida FWC
Butterfly Peacock Bass 9.11 lbs (2021) — Florida FWC
Oscar 2.34 lbs (1994) — Florida FWC
Mayan Cichlid 2.37 lbs (2016) — Florida FWC
Jaguar Guapote 2.78 lbs (2017) — Florida FWC
Blue/Nile Tilapia or Hybrid 10.09 lbs (2024) — Florida FWC
Yellow Perch 1.47 lbs (2005) — Florida FWC

Official FL state-record fish are published by the Florida FWC — records there are the state's, not a MonsterRodHolders list.

Location facts

Marinas nearby2
Nearest marina (mi)1.53
CountyBroward
Water typelake

Nearby towns & communities

  • Dania Beach (1.66 mi)
  • Port Laudania (1.67 mi)

Nearby attractions

  • Lauderdale Marina — source
  • Loggerhead Marina Aventura — source
  • Suntex Marina at Hollywood — source
  • Hollywood City Marina — source
  • Bahia Mar Resort and Yachting Center — source
  • Pier 66 Marina — source
  • Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina — source
  • NSU Vessel Basin — source

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