Donald G Mcallister (BO0093)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 101' X 26' X 25' Steel Hulled Tugboat, 5 N. Miles From #5.
What bites on Donald G Mcallister
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 Donald G Mcallister
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 Donald G Mcallister
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Dede's BO0066 | 72 yd | NW | 74 ft |
| Angler's Avenue Marine BO0117 | 103 yd | S | 70 ft |
| Summerfield BO0100 | 124 yd | NNW | 70 ft |
| Site E - Curry Reef BO0073 | 146 yd | SSW | 75 ft |
| Site E - Emmi Boggs BO0081 | 151 yd | NW | 75 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.