Hydro Atlantic (BO0040)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 300' Dredge, the "Hydro Atlantic".
What bites on Hydro Atlantic
Structure in 166 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 Hydro Atlantic
In 166 ft, pay out about 850 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 1190 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 Hydro Atlantic
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 (31 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Reef #1 PB0004 | 0.4 mi | WSW | 60 ft |
| MV Miss Lourdies PB0072 | 0.4 mi | SSW | 140 ft |
| Noula Express BO0058 | 0.5 mi | WSW | 71 ft |
| Sea Emperor PB0027 | 0.6 mi | WSW | 65 ft |
| Tycom Mitigative Reef PB0051 | 0.6 mi | WSW | 70 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.