Noula Express (BO0058)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 114' Danish Freighter, the "Noula Express".
What bites on Noula Express
Structure in 71 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 Noula Express
In 71 ft, pay out about 375 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 525 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 Noula Express
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: Palm Beach fishing report (31 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Caribbean PB0050 | 167 yd | W | 70 ft |
| Tycom Mitigative Reef PB0052 | 170 yd | W | 70 ft |
| Tycom Mitigative Reef PB0051 | 174 yd | WNW | 70 ft |
| Sea Emperor PB0027 | 0.1 mi | WNW | 65 ft |
| Boca Raton Reef #1 PB0004 | 0.1 mi | NE | 60 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.