Jay Scutti (BO0033)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 95' Tug, the "Jay Scutti "& 95' Schooner, the "Harbour Towne".
What bites on Jay Scutti
Structure in 67 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 Jay Scutti
In 67 ft, pay out about 355 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 497 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 Jay Scutti
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 (28 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Reef BO0124 | 57 yd | SSW | 70 ft |
| John Michael Baker Memorial Reef (Phase II) BO0122 | 70 yd | SE | 70 ft |
| Ken Vitale, Formaly The "Tracy" BO0095 | 79 yd | N | 70 ft |
| John Michael Baker Memorial Reef - Phase IV BO0127 | 89 yd | SE | 70 ft |
| John Michael Baker Memorial Reef BO0120 | 105 yd | SE | 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.