Captain Dede's (BO0066)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 50' Concrete Sailboat.
What bites on Captain Dede's
Structure in 74 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 Captain Dede's
In 74 ft, pay out about 390 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 546 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 Captain Dede's
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 (17 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerfield BO0100 | 55 yd | NNW | 70 ft |
| Donald G Mcallister BO0093 | 72 yd | SE | 70 ft |
| Site E - Emmi Boggs BO0081 | 79 yd | NW | 75 ft |
| Seacon - NSWC Array's BO0065 | 80 yd | NW | 74 ft |
| Grady Hopper Barge BO0101 | 126 yd | NW | 70 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.