Caicos Express (BO0026)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 188' Steel Dutch Freighter, the "Caicos Express".
What bites on Caicos Express
Structure in 240 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 Caicos Express
In 240 ft, pay out about 1220 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 1708 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 Caicos Express
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 (31 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guy Harvey BO0091 | 0.3 mi | WNW | 135 ft |
| Kornahrens Reef BO0054 | 0.5 mi | E | 140 ft |
| Imor Reef BO0056 | 0.6 mi | N | 165 ft |
| Rodeo-Lowrance BO0022 | 0.8 mi | N | 200 ft |
| Tote Machines BO0035 | 0.9 mi | SSE | 200 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.