Larson Barge (DA0232)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 80' Steel Barge with 6' pilings (4).
What bites on Larson Barge
Structure in 30 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 Larson Barge
In 30 ft, pay out about 170 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 238 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 Larson Barge
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.