USS Rankin (MI0017)
Artificial reef Martin County, Florida, Atlantic side. 459' Cargo Ship, the "USS Rankin", Lies Approximately North/South..
What bites on USS Rankin
Structure in 140 ft on the South Florida reef tract usually holds: Black grouper, Mutton snapper, Amberjack, Vermilion snapper, Kingfish on the troll. 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 USS Rankin
In 140 ft, pay out about 720 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 1008 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 USS Rankin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KD Select Reef MI0070 | 0.2 mi | NNW | 124 ft |
| Railroad Tie Patch Reef(Blue, Orange) MI0052 | 0.8 mi | WNW | 95 ft |
| Railroad Tie Patch Reef(Yellow,Black,Pink) MI0053 | 0.8 mi | WNW | 93 ft |
| Titan MI0004 | 1.2 mi | W | 80 ft |
| Concrete Railroad Ties#1 MI0050 | 1.3 mi | NW | 95 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.