Evinrude Reef (MI0088)
Artificial reef Martin County, Florida, Atlantic side. Concrete Various Types Reuse-Donated, 1 of 5 Drops This Grant.
What bites on Evinrude Reef
Structure in 56 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 Evinrude Reef
In 56 ft, pay out about 300 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 420 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 Evinrude 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 (18 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donaldson -Fla. Special-Inlet Barge MI0060 | 0.2 mi | S | 60 ft |
| Donaldson Reef MI0005 | 0.2 mi | S | 58 ft |
| BJM13 MI0096 | 0.3 mi | NNE | 61 ft |
| Donaldson South MI0094 | 0.3 mi | NNE | 50 ft |
| Donaldson West MI0095 | 0.4 mi | NNE | 53 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.