Pennel's Reef (BO0067)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. Dredge Pontoon.
What bites on Pennel's Reef
Structure in 30 ft on the South Florida reef tract usually holds: Mangrove snapper, Yellowtail snapper, Hogfish, Grunts, Cero mackerel. 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 Pennel's Reef
In 30 ft, pay out about 170 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 238 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 Pennel'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: Palm Beach fishing report (31 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Deerfield BO0110 | 0.4 mi | ESE | 65 ft |
| Mt. Deerfield II BO0115 | 0.4 mi | ESE | 67 ft |
| Rapa Nui BO0088 | 0.4 mi | ESE | 70 ft |
| Old Deerfield Pier Reef BO0111 | 0.4 mi | SE | 67 ft |
| Barefoot Mailman BO0121 | 0.5 mi | SSE | 38 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.