South Beach Reef (DA0123)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 6 Sets, 4 Tetrahedrons, 2 Rock, Combined with OFMAS-084.
What bites on South Beach Reef
Structure in 15 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 South Beach Reef
In 15 ft, pay out about 95 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 133 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 South Beach 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 (23 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Beach Reef DA0125 | 10 yd | N | 15 ft |
| Reefline - Traffic Jam DA0275 | 0.4 mi | N | 20 ft |
| Mitigation Reef (A) DA0116 | 1.3 mi | ENE | 31 ft |
| Port of Miami - Gabion Baskets DA0228 | 1.4 mi | E | 27 ft |
| POM Mitigation Modules (2021) DA0254 | 1.5 mi | ENE | 27 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.