Spiegel Grove (MO0061)
Artificial reef Monroe County, Florida, Atlantic side. 510' LSD-32, the "USS Spiegel Grove", Pushed on Side on 6/10/02.
What bites on Spiegel Grove
Structure in 135 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 Spiegel Grove
In 135 ft, pay out about 695 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 973 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 Spiegel Grove
Key Largo fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Islamorada fishing report (22 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfe Reef MO0058 | 6.2 mi | WSW | 0 ft |
| Bibb MO0044 | 6.5 mi | SW | 130 ft |
| Duane MO0043 | 6.9 mi | SW | 118 ft |
| Davis Reef MO0060 | 15.9 mi | SW | 0 ft |
| Davis Reef MO0059 | 15.9 mi | SW | 0 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.