Grouper Grotto (BO0017)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. Fuel Tanks & Concrete Culverts & Dredge Pipe.
What bites on Grouper Grotto
Structure in 150 ft on the South Florida reef tract usually holds: Black grouper, Mutton snapper, Amberjack, Vermilion snapper, Kingfish on the troll. 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 Grouper Grotto
In 150 ft, pay out about 770 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 1078 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 Grouper Grotto
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNR Barges BO0011 | 0.4 mi | WNW | 70 ft |
| Trio Bravo BO0010 | 0.4 mi | N | 145 ft |
| Pipe And Pontoon BO0045 | 0.6 mi | SW | 70 ft |
| Hog Heaven BO0034 | 0.6 mi | SW | 69 ft |
| Bulk Trader BO0104 | 0.6 mi | ENE | 313 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.