San Souci Reef (DA0101)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 3,611 Tons Limestone Boulders.
What bites on San Souci Reef
Structure in 25 ft on the South Florida reef tract usually holds: Mangrove snapper, Yellowtail snapper, Hogfish, Grunts, Cero mackerel. 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 Souci Reef
In 25 ft, pay out about 145 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 203 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 Souci Reef
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 (15 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bayside Park Reef DA0104 | 0.5 mi | NNE | 7 ft |
| Broward College DA0204 | 2.1 mi | NE | 16 ft |
| Dock And Marine 03-2010 DA0177 | 2.1 mi | NE | 15 ft |
| Eagle Scout Reef #2 DA0182 | 2.1 mi | NE | 14 ft |
| Bring Back The Reefs #1 DA0184 | 2.1 mi | NE | 13 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.