Dema Trader (DA0148)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 165' Ship, the "Dema Trader".
What bites on Dema Trader
Structure in 80 ft on the South Florida reef tract usually holds: Mutton snapper, Yellowtail snapper, Mangrove snapper, Black grouper, Amberjack, Cobia. 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 Dema Trader
In 80 ft, pay out about 420 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 588 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 Dema Trader
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Miami DA0087 | 110 yd | SSW | 67 ft |
| Biscayne DA0010 | 0.1 mi | WNW | 55 ft |
| Sheri-Lyn DA0072 | 0.1 mi | SSE | 100 ft |
| Proteus DA0043 | 0.1 mi | NNW | 72 ft |
| Miami River Barge (Zt 202) DA0161 | 0.1 mi | SE | 120 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.