Evans Crary Bridge Pile (MI0117)
Artificial reef Martin County, Florida, Atlantic side. Concrete and Steel from the Evans Crary Bridge.
What bites on Evans Crary Bridge Pile
Structure in 75 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 Evans Crary Bridge Pile
In 75 ft, pay out about 395 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 553 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 Evans Crary Bridge Pile
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 (15 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst Reef MI0009 | 141 yd | NE | 71 ft |
| Ernst Reef MI0011 | 0.1 mi | ENE | 72 ft |
| Ernst Reef MI0012 | 0.2 mi | ESE | 71 ft |
| Grand Teton Reef MI0069 | 0.5 mi | NNW | 62 ft |
| Mango's 700 Reef MI0068 | 0.5 mi | NW | 61 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.