Pinellas South Reef,Site-5 (PI0325)
Artificial reef Pinellas County, Florida, Gulf side. 34", 18",And 15" Diameter Culverts At Site -5(3).
What bites on Pinellas South Reef,Site-5
Structure in 47 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,Site-5
In 47 ft, pay out about 255 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 357 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,Site-5
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,Site-5 PI0322 | 8 yd | NE | 48 ft |
| Pinellas South Reef PI0319 | 33 yd | W | 46 ft |
| Pinellas South Reef PI0320 | 33 yd | W | 46 ft |
| Pinellas South Reef PI0316 | 34 yd | W | 46 ft |
| Pinellas South Site 5-(9)-Load #11 PI0370 | 42 yd | SW | 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.