USS Saufley (DD-465) (MO0003)
Artificial reef Monroe County, Florida, Atlantic side. 377' Fletcher Class Destroyer.
What bites on USS Saufley (DD-465)
Structure in 420 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 Saufley (DD-465)
In 420 ft, pay out about 2120 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 2968 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 Saufley (DD-465)
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 (36 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| USS Kendrick (DD-612) MO0004 | 1.4 mi | NW | 320 ft |
| USS Fred T Berry (DD-858) MO0007 | 2.0 mi | ENE | 350 ft |
| Wilkes Barre-Bow Section MO0005 | 3.1 mi | NE | 250 ft |
| Wilkes Barre-Stern Section MO0006 | 3.1 mi | NE | 250 ft |
| Adolphus Busch Sr MO0057 | 9.5 mi | NE | 100 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.