Railroad Tie Patch Reef(Blue, Orange) (MI0052)
Artificial reef Martin County, Florida, Atlantic side. Two Drops Same Date, Also 2711.688N / 8002.120W.
What bites on Railroad Tie Patch Reef(Blue, Orange)
Structure in 95 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 Railroad Tie Patch Reef(Blue, Orange)
In 95 ft, pay out about 495 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 693 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 Railroad Tie Patch Reef(Blue, Orange)
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 (17 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railroad Tie Patch Reef(Yellow,Black,Pink) MI0053 | 65 yd | NNW | 93 ft |
| Concrete Railroad Ties#1 MI0050 | 0.6 mi | NNW | 95 ft |
| Concrete Railroad Ties#2 MI0051 | 0.6 mi | NNW | 95 ft |
| KD Select Reef MI0070 | 0.7 mi | ESE | 124 ft |
| Sirotkin Site 3 MI0116 | 0.7 mi | NNW | 80 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.