Lauderdale Site, C-2 (BO0094)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 90' X 26' X 20' Freighter, the "Merci Jesus".
What bites on Lauderdale Site, C-2
Structure in 72 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 Lauderdale Site, C-2
In 72 ft, pay out about 380 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 532 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 Lauderdale Site, C-2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Vitale, Formaly The "Tracy" BO0095 | 157 yd | S | 70 ft |
| Jay Scutti BO0033 | 0.1 mi | S | 67 ft |
| John Michael Baker Memorial Reef (Phase II) BO0122 | 0.2 mi | S | 70 ft |
| Dragon Reef BO0124 | 0.2 mi | S | 70 ft |
| John Michael Baker Memorial Reef - Phase IV BO0127 | 0.2 mi | S | 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.