Andro (DA0055)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 165' Steel Ship, "Andro". 5th of 6 Ships this Grant.
What bites on Andro
Structure in 103 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 Andro
In 103 ft, pay out about 535 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 749 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 Andro
Miami fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Fort Lauderdale fishing report (14 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haulover Culverts DA0096 | 0.5 mi | ESE | 68 ft |
| Haulover Modules Site DA0107 | 0.6 mi | ESE | 68 ft |
| Bal Harbor Mitigation Boulder Reef DA0130 | 0.7 mi | NNW | 68 ft |
| Bal Harbor Mitigation Modules Reef DA0131 | 0.7 mi | NNW | 68 ft |
| Rossmerry DA0049 | 0.9 mi | NE | 240 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. Carry a descending device for reef fish you release.