Miss Lucy (DA0139)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 40' Steel Tugboat Placed By DERM.
What bites on Miss Lucy
Structure in 224 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 Miss Lucy
In 224 ft, pay out about 1140 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 1596 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 Miss Lucy
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 (28 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Free Schooner DA0063 | 0.2 mi | NW | 60 ft |
| Mystic Isle DA0060 | 0.5 mi | E | 185 ft |
| Orion DA0023 | 0.6 mi | WNW | 88 ft |
| Arida DA0026 | 0.7 mi | SSE | 88 ft |
| Star Trek DA0027 | 0.8 mi | N | 210 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.