Site C - Bill Boyd Reef (BO0032)
Artificial reef Broward County, Florida, Atlantic side. 211' German Freighter, the "Bill Boyd".
What bites on Site C - Bill Boyd Reef
Structure in 265 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 Site C - Bill Boyd Reef
In 265 ft, pay out about 1345 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 1883 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 Site C - Bill Boyd 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: Miami fishing report (27 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Michael Baker Fishing Reef BO0119 | 0.5 mi | NW | 155 ft |
| Bulk Trader BO0104 | 0.6 mi | S | 313 ft |
| Trio Bravo BO0010 | 0.6 mi | SW | 145 ft |
| Mercedes BO0023 | 0.8 mi | WNW | 97 ft |
| Grouper Grotto BO0017 | 1.0 mi | SSW | 150 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.