Ft. Lauderdale, C-1 Reef (BO0096)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 143' X 28' Wide Ship, the "Sheridan Express".
What bites on Ft. Lauderdale, C-1 Reef
Structure in 25 ft on the South Florida reef tract usually holds: Mangrove snapper, Yellowtail snapper, Hogfish, Grunts, Cero mackerel. 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 Ft. Lauderdale, C-1 Reef
In 25 ft, pay out about 145 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 203 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 Ft. Lauderdale, C-1 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 (26 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Tire Reef BO0007 | 0.2 mi | NNE | 64 ft |
| Pipe And Pontoon BO0045 | 0.2 mi | ESE | 70 ft |
| Hog Heaven BO0034 | 0.2 mi | ESE | 69 ft |
| Unnamed Barge BO0004 | 0.4 mi | NNE | 70 ft |
| C2-Eternal Reef BO0108 | 0.4 mi | N | 65 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.