Tacoma (DA0143)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. Steel Freighter With Concrete Pipes And Benches Inside Customs Seizure).
What bites on Tacoma
Structure in 120 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 Tacoma
In 120 ft, pay out about 620 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 868 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 Tacoma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etoile De Mer DA0140 | 162 yd | ESE | 131 ft |
| Brandywine DA0142 | 0.1 mi | E | 145 ft |
| Miguana DA0141 | 0.1 mi | ESE | 138 ft |
| Princess Britney DA0147 | 0.2 mi | W | 85 ft |
| Miami River Barge (Zt 202) DA0161 | 0.2 mi | NNW | 120 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.