C. Stanley Weaver Canal

C. Stanley Weaver Canal is a freshwater canal in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is part of the South Florida canal system, which was developed for flood control, water management, and drainage. The canal is managed by the Lake Worth Drainage District and plays an important role in regulating water levels in the surrounding urban and agricultural areas.

The canal is connected to several other drainage canals and eventually discharges into Lake Worth Lagoon, a coastal estuarine lagoon along Florida's Atlantic coast. Water from the lagoon reaches the Atlantic Ocean through nearby ocean inlets.

Although originally constructed for water management rather than recreation, the C. Stanley Weaver Canal has become a popular local fishing destination. Anglers commonly target freshwater species such as Largemouth Bass (Micropterus nigricans), Peacock Bass (Cichla ocellaris), Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus), Redear Sunfish (Lepomis microlophus), and Black Crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus). The canal is also home to several introduced species, including Mayan Cichlid (Cichlasoma urophthalmus), Spotted Tilapia (Pelmatolapia mariae), Blue Tilapia (Oreochromis aureus), and Common Pleco (Hypostomus plecostomus).

Like many canals in South Florida, the C. Stanley Weaver Canal provides habitat for a diverse fish community despite its artificial origin. Its accessibility and productive fishing make it a well-known location among local anglers.