Water Tower Reef (DA0122)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 65' Tall Water Tower on Steel Barge, Fell off During Deployment.
What bites on Water Tower Reef
Structure in 170 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 Water Tower Reef
In 170 ft, pay out about 870 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 1218 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 Water Tower 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 (19 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walke Q DA0020 | 0.1 mi | NW | 282 ft |
| Deep Freeze DA0014 | 0.3 mi | SSW | 135 ft |
| Steel Deck Barge DA0144 | 0.3 mi | SW | 111 ft |
| Betek AR Pen Ship DA0119 | 0.3 mi | WSW | 110 ft |
| Raychel DA0098 | 0.3 mi | SSE | 185 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.