Murpghy Ii Barge (PB0035)
Artificial reef Palm Beach County, Florida, Atlantic side. 110' Deck Barge, the "Murphy II".
What bites on Murpghy Ii Barge
Structure in 75 ft on the South Florida reef tract usually holds: Mutton snapper, Yellowtail snapper, Mangrove snapper, Black grouper, Amberjack, Cobia. 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 Murpghy Ii Barge
In 75 ft, pay out about 395 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 553 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 Murpghy Ii Barge
Palm Beach fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Jupiter fishing report (10 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Park Bridge PB0054 | 0.5 mi | S | 70 ft |
| Andrea's Reef PB0094 | 0.6 mi | S | 78 ft |
| Danny Mccauley Reef PB0085 | 0.6 mi | S | 76 ft |
| Flagler Bridge Material - Site 5 PB0100 | 0.7 mi | S | 70 ft |
| Flagler Bridge Material - Site 6 PB0099 | 0.8 mi | S | 70 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.