Lotus (DA0004)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 110' Steel Ship, the "Lotus".
What bites on Lotus
Structure in 218 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 Lotus
In 218 ft, pay out about 1110 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 1554 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 Lotus
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 (17 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Boom (W) DA0001 | 0.1 mi | NW | 80 ft |
| Concrete Pipe DA0067 | 0.8 mi | NE | 120 ft |
| Pimelious DA0005 | 1.0 mi | SSW | 135 ft |
| Concrete Pipe DA0085 | 1.4 mi | ENE | 338 ft |
| San Raphael DA0021 | 1.4 mi | SSE | 282 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.