Rodeo 25 (BO0053)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 215' Dutch Freighter the Windward Trader. Vessel Rests Upright..
What bites on Rodeo 25
Structure in 122 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 Rodeo 25
In 122 ft, pay out about 630 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 882 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 Rodeo 25
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Luck BO0114 | 144 yd | S | 130 ft |
| Lady Luck statues BO0123 | 0.1 mi | S | 94 ft |
| Captain Dan Garnsey BO0052 | 0.2 mi | W | 110 ft |
| Rodeo Site - Jay Dorman BO0043 | 0.2 mi | W | 78 ft |
| Alpha, Rodeo Divers Reef BO0042 | 0.2 mi | W | 78 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.