SMZ Buoy Reef NW (DA0121)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 540 Tons of 3 To 6 Foot Boulders & 10 DERM Modules 1st of 2 Drops.
What bites on SMZ Buoy Reef NW
Structure in 38 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 SMZ Buoy Reef NW
In 38 ft, pay out about 210 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 294 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 SMZ Buoy Reef NW
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune Memorial Reef - Phase II DA0237 | 0.1 mi | E | 43 ft |
| Neptune Memorial Reef DA0163 | 0.1 mi | E | 45 ft |
| Belzona Barge DA0099 | 0.2 mi | ENE | 40 ft |
| Paraiso Ship DA0134 | 0.3 mi | ENE | 76 ft |
| Princess Britney DA0147 | 0.3 mi | E | 85 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.