Scott Mason-Chaite (DA0126)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 297' Ship, the "Scott Mason-Chaite", Formally the "Ocean Freeze".
What bites on Scott Mason-Chaite
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 Scott Mason-Chaite
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 Scott Mason-Chaite
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: Key Largo fishing report (29 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Fighters DA0105 | 1.3 mi | SSW | 80 ft |
| Berry Patch DA0079 | 1.3 mi | SW | 150 ft |
| Doc De Milly DA0057 | 1.4 mi | SW | 140 ft |
| Hugo's April Fool DA0080 | 1.4 mi | SSW | 145 ft |
| Santa Rita DA0015 | 1.6 mi | E | 245 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.