Spanish River High (PB0044)
Artificial reef Palm Beach County, Florida, Atlantic side. Spanish River High School 50 Reefballs.
What bites on Spanish River High
Structure in 25 ft on the South Florida reef tract usually holds: Mangrove snapper, Yellowtail snapper, Hogfish, Grunts, Cero mackerel. 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 Spanish River High
In 25 ft, pay out about 145 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 203 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 Spanish River High
Fort Lauderdale fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Palm Beach fishing report (29 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rock Reef PB0013 | 0.3 mi | WSW | 9 ft |
| Boca Step Reef PB0105 | 0.7 mi | S | 35 ft |
| CSA Modules PB0029 | 1.1 mi | NNE | 60 ft |
| Hydro Atlantic BO0040 | 2.1 mi | SSE | 166 ft |
| Sea Emperor PB0027 | 2.1 mi | S | 65 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.