Powell Barge (BO0029)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. DB24 Loaded With Cement Mixer Drums & Concrete Piling.
What bites on Powell Barge
Structure in 314 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 Powell Barge
In 314 ft, pay out about 1590 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 2226 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 Powell Barge
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 (26 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes BO0015 | 0.5 mi | WSW | 170 ft |
| Spaghetti Barge BO0005 | 0.8 mi | W | 105 ft |
| NOVA A.R. (No County) BO0013 | 0.9 mi | SSW | 0 ft |
| Bulk Trader BO0104 | 0.9 mi | NNW | 313 ft |
| Qualmann Barge BO0021 | 1.0 mi | S | 145 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.