2009-1 (BA0231)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 5 Walter Limestone Units And 5 Grouper Units.
What bites on 2009-1
Structure in 60 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 2009-1
In 60 ft, pay out about 320 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 448 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 2009-1
Apalachicola fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Panama City Beach fishing report (35 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candi Daniel Memorial Reef BA0294 | 0.6 mi | S | 58 ft |
| Candi Daniel Memorial Reef BA0232 | 0.6 mi | S | 60 ft |
| MB-131 BA0252 | 0.7 mi | W | 66 ft |
| MB-135 BA0256 | 0.8 mi | SSW | 60 ft |
| Crazy Blonde Reef BA0253 | 0.8 mi | WSW | 65 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.