Robert Edmister (BO0051)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 95' USCG Cutter, the Former "Cape Gull".
What bites on Robert Edmister
Structure in 76 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 Robert Edmister
In 76 ft, pay out about 400 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 560 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 Robert Edmister
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 (27 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Sherman Reef BO0057 | 13 yd | NE | 70 ft |
| Wendy Rossheim BO0060 | 37 yd | ESE | 65 ft |
| Dr. Robin Sherman Memorial Reef BO0125 | 135 yd | NE | 70 ft |
| Dragon Reef BO0124 | 0.4 mi | N | 70 ft |
| John Michael Baker Memorial Reef BO0120 | 0.4 mi | NNE | 70 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.