Paraiso Ship (DA0134)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 115' Steel Freighter Sunk by DERM.
What bites on Paraiso Ship
Structure in 76 ft on the South Florida reef tract usually holds: Mutton snapper, Yellowtail snapper, Mangrove snapper, Black grouper, Amberjack, Cobia. 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 Paraiso Ship
In 76 ft, pay out about 400 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 560 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 Paraiso Ship
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Britney DA0147 | 138 yd | SSE | 85 ft |
| Rio Miami DA0087 | 150 yd | N | 67 ft |
| Sheri-Lyn DA0072 | 167 yd | NE | 100 ft |
| Belzona Barge DA0099 | 0.1 mi | WSW | 40 ft |
| Dema Trader DA0148 | 0.1 mi | N | 80 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.