Bulk Trader (BO0104)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 180' Freighter, the "Bulk Trader", Part of Governors Riverwalk.
What bites on Bulk Trader
Structure in 313 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 Bulk Trader
In 313 ft, pay out about 1585 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 2219 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 Bulk Trader
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 (27 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trio Bravo BO0010 | 0.5 mi | WNW | 145 ft |
| Site C - Bill Boyd Reef BO0032 | 0.6 mi | N | 265 ft |
| Grouper Grotto BO0017 | 0.6 mi | WSW | 150 ft |
| DNR Barges BO0011 | 0.8 mi | W | 70 ft |
| Powell Barge BO0029 | 0.9 mi | SSE | 314 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.