Etoile De Mer (DA0140)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 80' Freighter Seized By US Customs, One of Three Sunk this Day.
What bites on Etoile De Mer
Structure in 131 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 Etoile De Mer
In 131 ft, pay out about 675 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 945 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 Etoile De Mer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miguana DA0141 | 53 yd | ESE | 138 ft |
| Brandywine DA0142 | 80 yd | ENE | 145 ft |
| Tacoma DA0143 | 162 yd | WNW | 120 ft |
| Miami River Barge (Zt 202) DA0161 | 0.2 mi | NNW | 120 ft |
| Princess Britney DA0147 | 0.2 mi | WNW | 85 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.