O.L. Bodenhamer (DA0013)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 450' Steel Liberty Ship, the "O.L. Bodenhamer".
What bites on O.L. Bodenhamer
Structure in 365 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 O.L. Bodenhamer
In 365 ft, pay out about 1845 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 2583 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 O.L. Bodenhamer
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 (14 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossmerry DA0049 | 0.5 mi | NW | 240 ft |
| Haulover Culverts DA0096 | 0.6 mi | SW | 68 ft |
| Haulover Modules Site DA0107 | 0.7 mi | SSW | 68 ft |
| M/V Shark DA0196 | 0.8 mi | NNW | 255 ft |
| Andro DA0055 | 0.9 mi | WSW | 103 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.