Coastal Conservation Association Florida and Duke Energy (BA0527)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 4 Super Reefs w/Ecosystems, 25'H X 15' triangular base, 36,000 lbs ea. 4 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs, 8'H X 10-ft triangular base, 5,000 lbs ea..
What bites on Coastal Conservation Association Florida and Duke Energy
Structure in 76 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 Coastal Conservation Association Florida and Duke Energy
In 76 ft, pay out about 400 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 560 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 Coastal Conservation Association Florida and Duke Energy
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: Apalachicola fishing report (44 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| MB-173 BA0031 | 1 yd | SE | 79 ft |
| MB 199 BA0336 | 0.3 mi | S | 77 ft |
| Sherman X Tug Boat BA0120 | 0.5 mi | SE | 80 ft |
| MB-251 BA0469 | 0.5 mi | E | 77 ft |
| MB-275 Unnamed BA0526 | 0.7 mi | SSE | 76 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.