Pinellas South Reef (PI0245)
Artificial reef Pinellas County, Florida, Gulf side. 80' X 20' X 12' Steel Hulled Tugboat, the "Orange". Resting on Port Side.
What bites on Pinellas South Reef
Structure in 45 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Red snapper, Gag grouper, Red grouper, Mangrove snapper, Triggerfish, Amberjack. 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 Pinellas South Reef
In 45 ft, pay out about 245 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 343 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 Pinellas South Reef
Clearwater fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Tampa Bay fishing report (21 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas South Reef PI0242 | 2 yd | E | 41 ft |
| Pinellas South Reef PI0243 | 4 yd | W | 42 ft |
| Pinellas South Reef PI0244 | 4 yd | N | 42 ft |
| Pinellas South Reef PI0312 | 103 yd | SW | 50 ft |
| Pinellas South Reef,Site1 PI0220 | 125 yd | W | 48 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.