USS S-16Sub(SS-121) (MO0002)
Artificial reef Monroe County, Florida, Atlantic side. 231' S-3 Class Coastal Defense Submarine.
What bites on USS S-16Sub(SS-121)
Structure in 260 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 S-16Sub(SS-121)
In 260 ft, pay out about 1320 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 1848 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 S-16Sub(SS-121)
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 (63 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stargazer Reef MO0054 | 11.2 mi | ENE | 13 ft |
| Key West Tournament Reef MO0018 | 17.1 mi | E | 180 ft |
| Key West Tournament Reef MO0020 | 17.1 mi | E | 184 ft |
| USS Curb MO0016 | 17.1 mi | E | 185 ft |
| Cayman Salvage Master MO0024 | 17.4 mi | E | 92 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.