Inshore Mexico Bch - Grouper (BA0123)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 10 4th of 11 Drops This Date, "Grouper", 5 Reef Balls.
What bites on Inshore Mexico Bch - Grouper
Structure in 25 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Sheepshead, Mangrove snapper, Gag grouper, Spanish mackerel, Flounder. 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 Inshore Mexico Bch - Grouper
In 25 ft, pay out about 145 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 203 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 Inshore Mexico Bch - Grouper
Apalachicola fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Panama City Beach fishing report (29 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inshore Mexico Beach - Amberjack BA0125 | 100 yd | WNW | 25 ft |
| Inshore Mexico Beach - Cobia BA0124 | 131 yd | W | 25 ft |
| Inshore Site #1 BA0148 | 0.6 mi | N | 25 ft |
| Inshore Site #1 BA0151 | 0.7 mi | NNW | 25 ft |
| Inshore Site #1 BA0150 | 0.8 mi | NNW | 25 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.