John Michael Baker Memorial Reef - Phase IV (BO0127)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. Concrete culverts, junction boxes, risers.
What bites on John Michael Baker Memorial Reef - Phase IV
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 John Michael Baker Memorial Reef - Phase IV
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 John Michael Baker Memorial Reef - Phase IV
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Michael Baker Memorial Reef BO0120 | 17 yd | SSE | 70 ft |
| John Michael Baker Memorial Reef (Phase II) BO0122 | 19 yd | NW | 70 ft |
| Jay Scutti BO0033 | 89 yd | NW | 67 ft |
| Dragon Reef BO0124 | 90 yd | W | 70 ft |
| Ken Vitale, Formaly The "Tracy" BO0095 | 156 yd | NNW | 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.