USS Kendrick (DD-612) (MO0004)
Artificial reef Monroe County, Florida, Atlantic side. 448' Bristol Class Destroyer.
What bites on USS Kendrick (DD-612)
Structure in 320 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 USS Kendrick (DD-612)
In 320 ft, pay out about 1620 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 2268 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 USS Kendrick (DD-612)
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 (37 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| USS Saufley (DD-465) MO0003 | 1.4 mi | SE | 420 ft |
| USS Fred T Berry (DD-858) MO0007 | 3.0 mi | E | 350 ft |
| Wilkes Barre-Bow Section MO0005 | 3.5 mi | ENE | 250 ft |
| Wilkes Barre-Stern Section MO0006 | 3.5 mi | ENE | 250 ft |
| Hoyt Vandenberg MO0062 | 8.5 mi | W | 145 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.