Pimelious (DA0005)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 120' Steel Ship, the"Pimelious".
What bites on Pimelious
Structure in 135 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 Pimelious
In 135 ft, pay out about 695 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 973 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 Pimelious
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 (18 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walke Q DA0020 | 0.7 mi | S | 282 ft |
| Water Tower Reef DA0122 | 0.8 mi | S | 170 ft |
| Steel Deck Barge DA0144 | 0.9 mi | S | 111 ft |
| Betek AR Pen Ship DA0119 | 0.9 mi | SSW | 110 ft |
| San Raphael DA0021 | 1.0 mi | ESE | 282 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.