Neptune Memorial Reef - Phase II (DA0237)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 8 Concrete Arch Modules.
What bites on Neptune Memorial Reef - Phase II
Structure in 43 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 Neptune Memorial Reef - Phase II
In 43 ft, pay out about 235 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 329 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 Neptune Memorial Reef - Phase II
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 (27 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune Memorial Reef DA0163 | 27 yd | N | 45 ft |
| Belzona Barge DA0099 | 126 yd | NE | 40 ft |
| SMZ Buoy Reef NW DA0121 | 0.1 mi | W | 38 ft |
| Paraiso Ship DA0134 | 0.2 mi | ENE | 76 ft |
| Princess Britney DA0147 | 0.2 mi | E | 85 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.