Cement Barge (MI0008)
Artificial reef Martin County, Florida, Atlantic side. 165' Barge, the "Cement Barge" AKA "Big Barge".
What bites on Cement Barge
Structure in 61 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 Cement Barge
In 61 ft, pay out about 325 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 455 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 Cement Barge
Stuart fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Jupiter fishing report (19 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donaldson -Fla. Special-Cement Barge MI0057 | 35 yd | NW | 60 ft |
| Martin Reef MI0014 | 122 yd | ESE | 0 ft |
| Bill Donaldson Reef MI0024 | 0.2 mi | WSW | 0 ft |
| Bill Donaldson Reef MI0026 | 0.2 mi | W | 58 ft |
| Bill Donaldson Reef MI0023 | 0.2 mi | SW | 0 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.