Bay County LAARS A Modules (BA0474)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 17 Concrete Reef Modules (5 Large Tetrahedrons and 12 Reefballs).
What bites on Bay County LAARS A Modules
Structure in 105 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Red snapper, Red grouper, Vermilion snapper, Amberjack, Scamp. 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 Bay County LAARS A Modules
In 105 ft, pay out about 545 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 763 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 Bay County LAARS A Modules
Panama City Beach fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Destin fishing report (46 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reef Ex West Site BA0109 | 1.6 mi | ENE | 95 ft |
| Reef Ex West Site BA0108 | 1.6 mi | ENE | 95 ft |
| Reef Ex West Site BA0107 | 1.6 mi | ENE | 95 ft |
| Reef Ex West Site BA0106 | 1.7 mi | ENE | 95 ft |
| Reef Ex West Site BA0105 | 1.7 mi | E | 95 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.