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American Shoal Reef

24.55°N · 81.47°W

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Conditions
Time
2 PM
Now
Score
71
Fair
Tide
1.4 ft ▼
Ebbing
Current
—
Ebb
Wind
13 kn
ESE · steady
Sea state
Flat
1.5 ft @ 3 s E
Air temp
80°
Warm
Weather
Overcast
100% cloud
Hour 2 PM. Score 71 Fair. Tide 1.4ft Rising ▲. Current +0.2kn Slack. Wind 13kn ESE G17. Sea 1.5 ft @ 3 s E Flat. Air 80.4°.

Why this score

Current
Slack
Prime

Current regulations

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What you can keep at this spot today

Mutton Snapper
Retention open
Daily limit
5 per day
Possession
Not published
Size
Minimum 18"
Gear
Reef fish gear requirements apply
Annual quota
Not published
Other
18" TL min; 5 per person within the 10 snapper aggregate. Special regulations apply in Biscayne National Park.
Other species here
Dorado Retention openKing Mackerel Retention openWahoo Retention openBlack Grouper Retention openGreater Amberjack Retention open
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Source: FWC · Federal Atlantic Waters off the Florida Keys · synced today

Seasonality

52-week view · today highlighted

When Mutton Snapper is best at this spot

Shoulder seasonShoulder season for Mutton Snapper
~4 more weeks in shoulder
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SPOT PROFILE

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STRUCTURE
Artificial Reef

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About American Shoal Reef

American Shoal Reef is an artificial reef in the federal Atlantic waters off the Florida Keys, within range of Marathon. Dorado peak from March through July, mutton snapper from April through June, and black grouper from December through February, while king mackerel, wahoo, and greater amberjack round out the species list. Mutton snapper and black grouper hold tight to the reef structure, where bottom fishing with live pinfish, live pilchards, or cut bait draws strikes from both species. Bucktail jigs worked over the structure offer a supporting approach for snapper and grouper alike. Dorado anglers troll rigged ballyhoo and skirted trolling lures, then switch to live pilchards when a fish or school comes into view.

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