Lots Of Fish In Canal Behind Homestead Race Track.

[jonnysmith]

hey guys i wanted 2 share this with you all,i was out fishing the canal behind the homestead motorsports complex with my nephew, we were using worms,bread balls, spoons,plastic shiners etc..only saw a few small bass,but saw many large ( id say 15lb) grass carps,snook and a tarpon as well,lots of other good sized fish i couldnt identify..the water is brakish and it runs into the bay...has this canal been productive for any 1 here??

[BassingNick]

I have caught peacocks out of there, hooked a few snook just never landed any

[SFL BassHunter]

Jonny did you pull up any fish? 

I would love to hit that spot, get some snook and tarpon! I bet there is some largemouth bass in there too but it might be to close to the saltwater. I just looked it up on google maps and found a few places to park and pull up to the canal. Looks like an excellent spot. Being so close to Biscayne Bay, this time of year, the Tarpon and Snook are moving into the canals! 

[jonnysmith]

parking is not a problem theres a dirt road that runs the length of the canal & open 2 the public,my suggestions is go during the week,early morning right when the sun comes up,thats when ive seen the most fish action..ive hooked up there all sorts of different fish many i dont know what they are, theres alot of small bait fish too..theres alot of wold life in that canal & the water is super clear..tho be careful,ive seen many snakes on the bank(almost stepped on a cotton mouth)& small salt water crocs too.and if you really want a fishing honey hole,theres (an L-SHAPED) canal in the woods cross the street from that canal,but it could only be accessed by atv/4wheel truck 2wards the power plant,u enter the dirt road @ sw 137ave,& make a left @sw 360street & go east 2the end of that dirt road,then turn left into the woods & this is where u need the (atv/4x4)cuse its all woods,dirt,mud,i only do this trip during the dry season in winter,last time i even had to cut a trail thru the forest 2 get 2 this canal.but it was 1000% worth it,FISH HEAVEN is all i can say..let me know if u need any info.im very experinced in that area...good luck..

[SFL BassHunter]

Good deal Jonny! Thanks for the info, I'm probably going to give that spot a try soon. 

[fstr385]

I've always wondered about that canal. I used to race there all the time and want to come back but it's so far from my house just to fish and not know. Now I might try it, thanks. Plus there are some good trails to 4 wheel across the street I've wanted to explore as well.

[geo g]

I worked with a guy that pulled an 8+ bass out of there with a fly rod and big streamer. Big bass in that system.

[jonnysmith]

yes ur right (fstr385),its an awesome area 2 explore n fish on ur atv.im an exploring junkie ever since i was a lil kid.i go on goggle maps n scout out canals,ponds & lakes deep in those woods & then go on my atv 2 fish them,many times ive had to chain saw a trail thru a forest 2 get 2 the fishing spot & every time its worth it 100%.in my experinces in that area, the more remote & out of the way the fish spot is the better the fishing.last winter i found a honey hole in them woods,id say the size of a swimming pool & 6ft deep.man that was heaven!!.there was bass 12 to 14in.gars.oscars.snakeheads & 2 my surprize mangrove snappers that were really dark in color..hey (fstr385) how far do u live from the race track? im about 1 hour away from it.

[fstr385]

yes ur right (fstr385),its an awesome area 2 explore n fish on ur atv.im an exploring junkie ever since i was a lil kid.i go on goggle maps n scout out canals,ponds & lakes deep in those woods & then go on my atv 2 fish them,many times ive had to chain saw a trail thru a forest 2 get 2 the fishing spot & every time its worth it 100%.in my experinces in that area, the more remote & out of the way the fish spot is the better the fishing.last winter i found a honey hole in them woods,id say the size of a swimming pool & 6ft deep.man that was heaven!!.there was bass 12 to 14in.gars.oscars.snakeheads & 2 my surprize mangrove snappers that were really dark in color..hey (fstr385) how far do u live from the race track? im about 1 hour away from it.

hah that's awesome.

I live about hour and a half maybe 2 hours away depending on traffic. Up in North margate.

[jonnysmith]

dam thats a bit far for u pal.margate to the racetrack with traffic thats a 2 hour trip 1 way,if u were closer it be cool 2 go out there in atv's & explore that area,i could show u all my fishin honey holes,all i ask is that u catch n release LOL, you dont want 2 drain the honey from the hole hahahhaa

[fstr385]

dam thats a bit far for u pal.margate to the racetrack with traffic thats a 2 hour trip 1 way,if u were closer it be cool 2 go out there in atv's & explore that area,i could show u all my fishin honey holes,all i ask is that u catch n release LOL, you dont want 2 drain the honey from the hole hahahhaa

When I get the winch installed on my jeep I might head down there. I'm always a catch and release unless I'm in saltwater. I'll PM ya if I can get down there.

[jonnysmith]

sounds good (fstr385)..im heading out there tomorrow early at about 6am to do some atving n fishing..get back home at 1pm rest & get ready 4 new yrs. eve fiesta with the family..what i normaly do during the dry season & when i can fish/ride the whole day,early in the morning ill set up a lil camp deep in the woods,then after fishing & riding all day,ill come back 2 the camp,make a camp fire ,cook burgers n make coffee over the fire,ill rest 4 while and then pack up n head home..

[fstr385]

Nice! I wish I could do that with my family. No electronics, shower, and ac and they think theyre in hell lol

[jonnysmith]

hahahaha,dont feel bad buddy,i have friends n family like that too...I was out there on new years eve at 6am,i found a nice area 2 set up a camp & i hid all the gear i had on the atv in the woods & went fishing 4 a few hours.(i landed a few fish).then i came back 2 my camp,made a small fire,cooked some hot dogs 4 lunch,made coffee,relaxed a bit & then set up a few target 2 practice with a 22 rifle i took....i loved it wish i could been out there alot longer.