Dock & Marine (2019) (DA0246)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 45 tons of concrete dock material (slabs and pilings).
What bites on Dock & Marine (2019)
Structure in 32 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 Dock & Marine (2019)
In 32 ft, pay out about 180 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 252 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 Dock & Marine (2019)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 Boulders DA0239 | 1 yd | SSE | 32 ft |
| FDOT- SW 1st Bridge - Phase 1 DA0243 | 109 yd | SE | 27 ft |
| Bentley Bay Pier DA0262 | 128 yd | SSE | 27 ft |
| Fisher Island Gazebo & Rip Rap DA0267 | 132 yd | SE | 27 ft |
| Julia Tuttle Reef (Bay) DA0028 | 0.1 mi | SE | 28 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.