Chickasaw Tug (BA0006)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 107' Tugboat, the "Chickasaw".
What bites on Chickasaw Tug
Structure in 70 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 Chickasaw Tug
In 70 ft, pay out about 370 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 518 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 Chickasaw Tug
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 (49 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Barge Site - 331 Bridge BA0092 | 1.2 mi | E | 0 ft |
| 331 Bridge BA0097 | 2.0 mi | NW | 0 ft |
| Warsaw Site - Tires BA0050 | 2.0 mi | W | 0 ft |
| Hovercraft-Llcat BA0118 | 2.1 mi | WSW | 74 ft |
| Hathaway Span #14 Warsaw Site BA0076 | 2.2 mi | WSW | 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.