Gimrock 504 Barge (DA0150)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. Steel Deck Barge & Concrete Barriers.
What bites on Gimrock 504 Barge
Structure in 248 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 Gimrock 504 Barge
In 248 ft, pay out about 1260 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 1764 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 Gimrock 504 Barge
Miami fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Fort Lauderdale fishing report (27 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Star Of The Sea DA0137 | 0.1 mi | N | 210 ft |
| Augie Ferignno Ship DA0124 | 0.2 mi | WNW | 226 ft |
| Spirt Of Hemingway Boat DA0138 | 0.2 mi | N | 244 ft |
| Gimrock Barges DA0135 | 0.4 mi | W | 165 ft |
| Star Trek DA0027 | 0.5 mi | SSW | 210 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.