American Shoal Reef #1 (MO0014)
Artificial reef Monroe County, Florida, Atlantic side. Niles Channel Bridge Rubble,4 Large Patches.
What bites on American Shoal Reef #1
Structure in 40 ft on the South Florida reef tract usually holds: Mutton snapper, Yellowtail snapper, Mangrove snapper, Black grouper, Amberjack, Cobia. 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 American Shoal Reef #1
In 40 ft, pay out about 220 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 308 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 American Shoal Reef #1
Key West fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Marathon fishing report (26 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Shoal Reef #2 MO0025 | 165 yd | WSW | 38 ft |
| American Shoal Reef #3 MO0042 | 0.1 mi | W | 42 ft |
| Adolphus Busch Sr MO0057 | 1.5 mi | S | 100 ft |
| Wilkes Barre-Stern Section MO0006 | 7.2 mi | SW | 250 ft |
| Wilkes Barre-Bow Section MO0005 | 7.2 mi | SW | 250 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.