BC2015-Set#18 (BA0017)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 1 Walter Marine Super Reef Module w/ Ecosystem Reefs on top.
What bites on BC2015-Set#18
Structure in 75 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 BC2015-Set#18
In 75 ft, pay out about 395 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 553 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 BC2015-Set#18
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 (39 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC2015-Set#19 BA0018 | 63 yd | W | 75 ft |
| BC2015-Set#20 BA0019 | 71 yd | SW | 73 ft |
| BC2015-Set#17 BA0016 | 78 yd | WNW | 74 ft |
| BC2015-Set#21 BA0043 | 81 yd | SW | 73 ft |
| BC2014-Set#10 BA0317 | 85 yd | ENE | 77 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.