BC2014-Set#5 (BA0312)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 2 Modules; 1 Florida Limestone & 1 Grouper Reef with Ecosystem (3 Tiers).
What bites on BC2014-Set#5
Structure in 72 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 BC2014-Set#5
In 72 ft, pay out about 380 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 532 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 BC2014-Set#5
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 (42 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC2014-Set#3 BA0310 | 168 yd | E | 72 ft |
| Concrete Anchors BA0307 | 171 yd | N | 74 ft |
| Voodoo Jets BA0036 | 173 yd | N | 74 ft |
| BC2014-Set#8 BA0315 | 0.1 mi | W | 72 ft |
| BC2014-Set#2 BA0309 | 0.1 mi | NE | 72 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.