Davis Reef (MO0059)
Artificial reef Monroe County, Florida, Atlantic side. 6 Reefballs As Part of A School Project, 1st Deployment.
What bites on Davis Reef
Structure in 0 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 Davis Reef
In 0 ft, pay out about 20 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 28 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 Davis Reef
Islamorada fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Key Largo fishing report (12 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Reef MO0060 | 4 yd | N | 0 ft |
| Eagle MO0026 | 5.3 mi | SW | 110 ft |
| Alexander Barge MO0023 | 5.7 mi | SW | 95 ft |
| Islamorada Reef MO0037 | 6.2 mi | SSW | 115 ft |
| Islamorada Reef MO0046 | 6.3 mi | SSW | 115 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.