North Bayside Park Reef (DA0104)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. Concrete Pipe And Rubble.
What bites on North Bayside Park Reef
Structure in 7 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 North Bayside Park Reef
In 7 ft, pay out about 55 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 77 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 North Bayside Park Reef
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 (14 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Souci Reef DA0101 | 0.5 mi | SSW | 25 ft |
| Broward College DA0204 | 1.6 mi | NE | 16 ft |
| Dock And Marine 03-2010 DA0177 | 1.6 mi | NE | 15 ft |
| Eagle Scout Reef #2 DA0182 | 1.6 mi | NE | 14 ft |
| Bring Back The Reefs #1 DA0184 | 1.6 mi | NE | 13 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.