Mariner 1 (BO0061)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 170' Long Dutch Freighter, the "Union Express".
What bites on Mariner 1
Structure in 108 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 Mariner 1
In 108 ft, pay out about 560 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 784 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 Mariner 1
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 (33 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariner 2 BO0063 | 134 yd | ENE | 125 ft |
| Rodeo Site - Boating Magazine BO0077 | 0.2 mi | E | 156 ft |
| Rodeo 25 BO0053 | 0.2 mi | SSE | 122 ft |
| Captain Dan Garnsey BO0052 | 0.3 mi | SSW | 110 ft |
| Rodeo Site - Jay Dorman BO0043 | 0.3 mi | SSW | 78 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.