Papa's Reef (BO0048)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 170' Steel Freighter, the "Ebbtide.".
What bites on Papa's Reef
Structure in 265 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 Papa's Reef
In 265 ft, pay out about 1345 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 1883 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 Papa's Reef
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald B. Johnson BO0044 | 0.3 mi | SSW | 240 ft |
| Rodeo Site - Corey & Chris BO0030 | 0.3 mi | S | 244 ft |
| Rodeo Site - Boating Magazine BO0077 | 0.3 mi | W | 156 ft |
| Rodeo Site - Johnny Morris BO0083 | 0.3 mi | N | 200 ft |
| Mariner 2 BO0063 | 0.4 mi | W | 125 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.