Ancient Mariner (BO0055)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 165' Steel US Coast Guard Cutter, the "Nemesis".
What bites on Ancient Mariner
Structure in 70 ft on the South Florida reef tract usually holds: Mutton snapper, Yellowtail snapper, Mangrove snapper, Black grouper, Amberjack, Cobia. What is actually biting changes with the season, water temperature and tide — the day's plan for this reef has the bite window and what to target that day.
Anchoring on Ancient Mariner
In 70 ft, pay out about 370 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 518 ft at 7:1 when it's blowing. Drop the anchor up-drift of the structure by about the same distance and fall back onto it. Before you drop, kill the engine for 60 seconds and watch your GPS track — that's your real drift, and it beats any forecast.
Today's fishing report near Ancient Mariner
Fort Lauderdale fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Palm Beach fishing report (33 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-Note BO0112 | 75 yd | ESE | 0 ft |
| Berry Patch BO0038 | 90 yd | SSE | 65 ft |
| Chuck-A-Luck BO0049 | 106 yd | SE | 70 ft |
| Qualman Barge BO0099 | 0.2 mi | S | 69 ft |
| Barefoot Mailman BO0121 | 0.8 mi | NNW | 38 ft |
Before you go
Size limits, bag limits and seasons change — check the current Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) rules for the day you fish. Carry a descending device for reef fish you release.