Liberty Ship-USS Grierson (BA0008)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 441' Liberty Ship, the "Benjamin H. Grierson".
What bites on Liberty Ship-USS Grierson
Structure in 72 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 Liberty Ship-USS Grierson
In 72 ft, pay out about 380 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 532 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 Liberty Ship-USS Grierson
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 (47 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sea Tugboat BA0230 | 2.2 mi | N | 74 ft |
| Loss Pontoon BA0046 | 2.3 mi | NNE | 66 ft |
| USS Strength BA0058 | 3.3 mi | N | 77 ft |
| Hathaway Span #12 -Midway Site BA0075 | 3.7 mi | NNW | 72 ft |
| Hathaway Span #2 -Midway Site BA0064 | 3.8 mi | NNW | 70 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.