Donaldson West (MI0095)
Artificial reef Martin County, Florida, Atlantic side. Concrete Culverts ,Pilings And Box Culverts, 4 of 4 Drops This Grant.
What bites on Donaldson West
Structure in 53 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 Donaldson West
In 53 ft, pay out about 285 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 399 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 Donaldson West
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 (18 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donaldson South MI0094 | 119 yd | SE | 50 ft |
| Donaldson North MI0092 | 144 yd | NE | 53 ft |
| BJM13 MI0096 | 157 yd | SSW | 61 ft |
| Donaldson East MI0093 | 0.1 mi | E | 53 ft |
| Kyle's Crossbar Reef MI0091 | 0.2 mi | N | 58 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.