San Raphael (DA0021)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 200' Steel Ship, the "San Raphael".
The state lists this mark as low-accuracy. Use it to get close, then find the structure on your sounder before you anchor.
What bites on San Raphael
Structure in 282 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 San Raphael
In 282 ft, pay out about 1430 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 2002 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 San Raphael
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 (18 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Tower Reef DA0122 | 0.9 mi | WSW | 170 ft |
| Walke Q DA0020 | 0.9 mi | WSW | 282 ft |
| Pimelious DA0005 | 1.0 mi | WNW | 135 ft |
| Raychel DA0098 | 1.0 mi | SW | 185 ft |
| Deep Freeze DA0014 | 1.1 mi | WSW | 135 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.