Loss Pontoon (BA0046)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. Concrete And Metal, 3 Loads, Also 10/8/81 & 8/13/81.
The state lists this mark as low-accuracy. Use it to get close, then find the structure on your sounder before you anchor.
What bites on Loss Pontoon
Structure in 66 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 Loss Pontoon
In 66 ft, pay out about 350 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 490 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 Loss Pontoon
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 | 0.5 mi | W | 74 ft |
| USS Strength BA0058 | 1.6 mi | NW | 77 ft |
| Liberty Ship-USS Grierson BA0008 | 2.3 mi | SSW | 72 ft |
| Midway Original Site BA0010 | 2.5 mi | NW | 74 ft |
| Midway Site - Tires BA0057 | 2.5 mi | NW | 71 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.