Chippewa (BA0085)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 204' Tugboat, the "Chippewa".
What bites on Chippewa
Structure in 102 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 Chippewa
In 102 ft, pay out about 530 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 742 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 Chippewa
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 (52 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 East -Boxcars BA0082 | 0.6 mi | NW | 99 ft |
| Hathaway Span #3A - Stage 1 East BA0066 | 1.3 mi | SSW | 100 ft |
| Hathaway Span #3 - Stage 1 East BA0065 | 1.4 mi | SSW | 100 ft |
| Stage I East- Hathaway BA0079 | 1.4 mi | SSW | 96 ft |
| Century/Cobia Barge BA0153 | 1.4 mi | NW | 98 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.