Proteus (DA0043)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 220' Steel Ship, the "Proteus".
What bites on Proteus
Structure in 72 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 Proteus
In 72 ft, pay out about 380 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 532 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 Proteus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophelia Brian Reef DA0173 | 172 yd | ENE | 110 ft |
| Biscayne DA0010 | 174 yd | SW | 55 ft |
| Dema Trader DA0148 | 0.1 mi | SSE | 80 ft |
| Rio Miami DA0087 | 0.2 mi | S | 67 ft |
| Sheri-Lyn DA0072 | 0.2 mi | SSE | 100 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.