Chuck-A-Luck (BO0049)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 50' Steel House Boat, the "Chuck -A- Luck".
What bites on Chuck-A-Luck
Structure in 70 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 Chuck-A-Luck
In 70 ft, pay out about 370 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 518 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 Chuck-A-Luck
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: Palm Beach fishing report (33 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-Note BO0112 | 32 yd | NW | 0 ft |
| Berry Patch BO0038 | 36 yd | WSW | 65 ft |
| Ancient Mariner BO0055 | 106 yd | NW | 70 ft |
| Qualman Barge BO0099 | 0.1 mi | SSW | 69 ft |
| Barefoot Mailman BO0121 | 0.8 mi | NNW | 38 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.