Bud Krohn Reef (BO0050)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 183' Steel Vessel, the "Argo Trader".
What bites on Bud Krohn Reef
Structure in 458 ft on the South Florida reef tract usually holds: Black grouper, Mutton snapper, Amberjack, Vermilion snapper, Kingfish on the troll. 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 Bud Krohn Reef
In 458 ft, pay out about 2310 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 3234 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 Bud Krohn Reef
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: Miami fishing report (29 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mako BO0036 | 0.3 mi | E | 240 ft |
| Chevron / Rodeo BO0018 | 0.5 mi | SSE | 170 ft |
| Site C -Fla. League Of Anglers BO0031 | 1.0 mi | SSW | 388 ft |
| Tote Machines BO0035 | 1.1 mi | NNW | 200 ft |
| Site C - Rebel BO0025 | 1.5 mi | WSW | 110 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, and federal rules, since this reef is in federal water. Carry a descending device for reef fish you release.