Clifton S. Perry Memorial Reef (MI0065)
Artificial reef Martin County, Florida, Atlantic side. Portions of Jenson Beach Bridge-9 Drops From Jan 21,2005 To May11,2005.
What bites on Clifton S. Perry Memorial Reef
Structure in 67 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 Clifton S. Perry Memorial Reef
In 67 ft, pay out about 355 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 497 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 Clifton S. Perry Memorial Reef
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culverts-Guardian Reef MI0030 | 0.5 mi | SSW | 58 ft |
| Donaldson Reef MI0002 | 0.7 mi | S | 60 ft |
| Donaldson -Fla. Special-Upside-Down Barge MI0059 | 0.7 mi | SW | 60 ft |
| Bill Donaldson Reef MI0016 | 0.8 mi | S | 57 ft |
| LC6-Landing Craft-Guardian Reef MI0032 | 0.8 mi | WSW | 60 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, and federal rules, since this reef is in federal water. Carry a descending device for reef fish you release.