Rodeo Site - Miller Lite (BO0037)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 186' German Freighter, the "Principle Maya".
What bites on Rodeo Site - Miller Lite
Structure in 155 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 Site - Miller Lite
In 155 ft, pay out about 795 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 1113 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 Site - Miller Lite
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 (31 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kornahrens Reef BO0054 | 0.5 mi | WNW | 140 ft |
| Tote Machines BO0035 | 0.9 mi | SW | 200 ft |
| Caicos Express BO0026 | 1.0 mi | W | 240 ft |
| Mariner 2 BO0064 | 1.2 mi | NNW | 125 ft |
| Guy Harvey BO0091 | 1.3 mi | WNW | 135 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.