Princess Britney (DA0147)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 165' Ship, the "Princess Britney". US Customs Seizure.
What bites on Princess Britney
Structure in 85 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 Princess Britney
In 85 ft, pay out about 445 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 623 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 Princess Britney
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraiso Ship DA0134 | 138 yd | NNW | 76 ft |
| Sheri-Lyn DA0072 | 0.1 mi | NNE | 100 ft |
| Tacoma DA0143 | 0.2 mi | E | 120 ft |
| Belzona Barge DA0099 | 0.2 mi | WNW | 40 ft |
| Rio Miami DA0087 | 0.2 mi | N | 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.