Rossmerry (DA0049)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 195' Steel Ship, the "Rossmerry". First of 6 Ships this Grant.
What bites on Rossmerry
Structure in 240 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 Rossmerry
In 240 ft, pay out about 1220 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 1708 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 Rossmerry
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 (13 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| M/V Shark DA0196 | 0.3 mi | N | 255 ft |
| O.L. Bodenhamer DA0013 | 0.5 mi | SE | 365 ft |
| Narwal DA0059 | 0.6 mi | NW | 115 ft |
| M/V Catharina DA0195 | 0.8 mi | N | 280 ft |
| Bal Harbor Mitigation Modules Reef DA0131 | 0.8 mi | W | 68 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.