Ophelia Brian Reef (DA0173)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 205' X 34' X 53' Steel Freighter, Formerly Known as the "Sea Taxi", Private Funded.
What bites on Ophelia Brian Reef
Structure in 110 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 Ophelia Brian Reef
In 110 ft, pay out about 570 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 798 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 Ophelia Brian 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 (27 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proteus DA0043 | 172 yd | WSW | 72 ft |
| Bunnell Barge DA0164 | 0.2 mi | ENE | 130 ft |
| Dema Trader DA0148 | 0.2 mi | SSW | 80 ft |
| Biscayne DA0010 | 0.2 mi | WSW | 55 ft |
| Rio Miami DA0087 | 0.2 mi | SSW | 67 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.