Captain Harry (formerly Lady Philomise) (DA0136)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 90' Steel Ship, the "Captain Harry" AKA "Lady Philomise".
What bites on Captain Harry (formerly Lady Philomise)
Structure in 120 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 Captain Harry (formerly Lady Philomise)
In 120 ft, pay out about 620 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 868 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 Captain Harry (formerly Lady Philomise)
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 (25 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Culverts (New 4/17/99) DA0017 | 1.2 mi | NNW | 45 ft |
| Spirt Of Hemingway Boat DA0138 | 1.5 mi | SSE | 244 ft |
| Mary Star Of The Sea DA0137 | 1.6 mi | SSE | 210 ft |
| Gimrock Barges DA0135 | 1.6 mi | S | 165 ft |
| Mitigation Reef (B) DA0117 | 1.6 mi | NNW | 47 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.