Curry Reef (BO0079)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 30' Long Steel Barge.
What bites on Curry Reef
Structure in 75 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 Curry Reef
In 75 ft, pay out about 395 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 553 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 Curry Reef
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site E - Emmi Boggs BO0081 | 87 yd | SSW | 75 ft |
| Summerfield BO0100 | 96 yd | S | 70 ft |
| Grady Hopper Barge BO0101 | 96 yd | SW | 70 ft |
| Seacon - NSWC Array's BO0065 | 101 yd | SSW | 74 ft |
| Captain Dede's BO0066 | 150 yd | S | 74 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.