MB 153 (BA0297)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 3 Modules; 2 Florida Limestone & 1 Grouper with Ecosystem (3 Tiers).
What bites on MB 153
Structure in 91 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 MB 153
In 91 ft, pay out about 475 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 665 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 MB 153
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 (38 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Barron Memorial BA0449 | 0.2 mi | SSE | 92 ft |
| OAR BBSWC Barge BA0225 | 0.2 mi | ENE | 89 ft |
| Lee Woodham Memorial Site BA0222 | 0.3 mi | SE | 85 ft |
| Andy Weeks Memorial BA0484 | 0.4 mi | NNE | 87 ft |
| MB 152 BA0296 | 0.5 mi | S | 89 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.