Gimrock Barges (DA0135)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 195' Barge with Scrap Steel from Another Barge Inside.
What bites on Gimrock Barges
Structure in 165 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 Barges
In 165 ft, pay out about 845 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 1183 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 Barges
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunnell Barge DA0164 | 0.2 mi | WSW | 130 ft |
| Augie Ferignno Ship DA0124 | 0.3 mi | ENE | 226 ft |
| Ophelia Brian Reef DA0173 | 0.3 mi | WSW | 110 ft |
| Gimrock 504 Barge DA0150 | 0.4 mi | E | 248 ft |
| Spirt Of Hemingway Boat DA0138 | 0.4 mi | ENE | 244 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.