Timothy Allen Reed Reef (DA0133)
Artificial reef Miami-Dade County, Florida, Atlantic side. 80' Barge Sunk by DERM.
What bites on Timothy Allen Reed Reef
Structure in 65 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 Timothy Allen Reed Reef
In 65 ft, pay out about 345 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 483 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 Timothy Allen Reed Reef
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 (13 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-One DA0092 | 56 yd | NE | 68 ft |
| White Coast Tug DA0113 | 60 yd | NE | 68 ft |
| Carmen DA0132 | 61 yd | NNW | 65 ft |
| Sunny Isles Modules DA0100 | 88 yd | E | 64 ft |
| Sunny Isles Offsite Mitigation Reef DA0108 | 100 yd | SE | 67 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.