Mariner 2 (BO0063)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 130' Barge.
What bites on Mariner 2
Structure in 125 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 2
In 125 ft, pay out about 645 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 903 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 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 (33 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariner 1 BO0061 | 134 yd | WSW | 108 ft |
| Rodeo Site - Boating Magazine BO0077 | 0.2 mi | ESE | 156 ft |
| Rodeo 25 BO0053 | 0.3 mi | S | 122 ft |
| Captain Dan Garnsey BO0052 | 0.3 mi | SSW | 110 ft |
| Lady Luck BO0114 | 0.3 mi | S | 130 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.