Patricia (DA0091)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 65' Steel Tug, the "Patricia".
What bites on Patricia
Structure in 53 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 Patricia
In 53 ft, pay out about 285 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 399 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 Patricia
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 (19 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Rock Site DA0114 | 31 yd | SSW | 52 ft |
| Miss Karlline (Karleen) DA0083 | 62 yd | SE | 51 ft |
| Radio Towers DA0077 | 112 yd | S | 51 ft |
| Anchorage Rock Site 2 DA0111 | 145 yd | SSW | 47 ft |
| John C. Koppin Memorial DA0050 | 0.1 mi | WNW | 45 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.