Buddy Merrit (BO0041)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 80' Barge with Steel Yacht Cradles the Buddy Merrit.
What bites on Buddy Merrit
Structure in 430 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 Buddy Merrit
In 430 ft, pay out about 2170 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 3038 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 Buddy Merrit
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 (33 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa's Reef BO0048 | 0.6 mi | W | 265 ft |
| Rodeo Site - Johnny Morris BO0083 | 0.7 mi | WNW | 200 ft |
| Rodeo Site - Corey & Chris BO0030 | 0.7 mi | WSW | 244 ft |
| Ronald B. Johnson BO0044 | 0.7 mi | WSW | 240 ft |
| Rodeo Site - Boating Magazine BO0077 | 0.9 mi | W | 156 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.