Bunnell Barge (DA0164)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 120' X 34' X 7' Steel Deck Barge.
What bites on Bunnell Barge
Structure in 130 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 Bunnell Barge
In 130 ft, pay out about 670 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 938 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 Bunnell Barge
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 (27 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gimrock Barges DA0135 | 0.2 mi | ENE | 165 ft |
| Ophelia Brian Reef DA0173 | 0.2 mi | WSW | 110 ft |
| Proteus DA0043 | 0.3 mi | WSW | 72 ft |
| Miami River Barge (Zt 202) DA0161 | 0.3 mi | SSW | 120 ft |
| Dema Trader DA0148 | 0.3 mi | SW | 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.