Bunnell Seawall (DA0159)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 150 Tons of Old Concrete Seawall.
What bites on Bunnell Seawall
Structure in 19 ft on the South Florida reef tract usually holds: Mangrove snapper, Yellowtail snapper, Hogfish, Grunts, Cero mackerel. 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 Seawall
In 19 ft, pay out about 115 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 161 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 Seawall
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 (20 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSMAS Dock Phase 1 DA0157 | 32 yd | N | 17 ft |
| RSMAS Dock Phase 2 DA0171 | 58 yd | NE | 17 ft |
| Sonny's Reef DA0169 | 70 yd | NE | 18 ft |
| POM Wharf Mitigation DA0211 | 111 yd | SW | 25 ft |
| 5th Street Bridge & Latitude DA0166 | 117 yd | NE | 20 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.