Black Pearl (BA0620)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 97' X 30' X 20' Steel hulled vessel, movie prop from "Pirates of the Caribbean".
What bites on Black Pearl
Structure in 74 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 Black Pearl
In 74 ft, pay out about 390 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 546 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 Black Pearl
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 (45 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESTORE SM 1-1E BA0556 | 0.1 mi | NNW | 71 ft |
| RESTORE SM 1-1F BA0557 | 0.2 mi | N | 73 ft |
| RESTORE Rubble 9 & 10 BA0621 | 0.2 mi | NNW | 72 ft |
| RESTORE SM 1-1G BA0558 | 0.3 mi | NNW | 74 ft |
| RESTORE SM 1-1B BA0553 | 0.3 mi | WNW | 75 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.