Rio Miami (DA0087)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 105' Steel Tug, the "Rio Miami".
What bites on Rio Miami
Structure in 67 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 Rio Miami
In 67 ft, pay out about 355 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 497 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 Rio Miami
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dema Trader DA0148 | 110 yd | NNE | 80 ft |
| Sheri-Lyn DA0072 | 137 yd | ESE | 100 ft |
| Paraiso Ship DA0134 | 150 yd | S | 76 ft |
| Biscayne DA0010 | 0.1 mi | NNW | 55 ft |
| Miami River Barge (Zt 202) DA0161 | 0.1 mi | E | 120 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.