Lands End and the Mary Ann I (DA0041)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 2 Vessels, the "Lands End" and the "Mary Ann I".
The state lists this mark as low-accuracy. Use it to get close, then find the structure on your sounder before you anchor.
What bites on Lands End and the Mary Ann I
Structure in 46 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 Lands End and the Mary Ann I
In 46 ft, pay out about 250 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 350 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 Lands End and the Mary Ann I
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 (22 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coquina DA0070 | 4 yd | N | 44 ft |
| Cote Reef DA0088 | 110 yd | S | 45 ft |
| Concrete Pipe DA0074 | 0.1 mi | SSE | 51 ft |
| Billy's Barge DA0075 | 0.2 mi | SSE | 48 ft |
| Esjoo DA0069 | 0.2 mi | NE | 51 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.