Moby One (DA0038)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 75' Wooden Shrimp Boat, the "Moby One".
What bites on Moby One
Structure in 97 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 Moby One
In 97 ft, pay out about 505 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 707 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 Moby One
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 (33 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarpoon DA0078 | 0.1 mi | SW | 65 ft |
| St. Anne D' Auray DA0058 | 0.4 mi | S | 68 ft |
| Ultra Freeze DA0040 | 0.4 mi | NNE | 120 ft |
| Hopper Barge DA0022 | 0.4 mi | SE | 163 ft |
| Big Lou DA0082 | 3.0 mi | NNE | 55 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.