MB 186 (BA0326)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 2 Cable Reels and Stand Assemblies & 3 Florida Limestone Modules.
What bites on MB 186
Structure in 64 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 186
In 64 ft, pay out about 340 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 476 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 186
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 (36 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| MB-186 Unnamed BA0455 | 18 yd | WNW | 63 ft |
| TN Chuck McKibbonville Reef BA0505 | 0.2 mi | W | 63 ft |
| MB-255 BA0476 | 0.2 mi | W | 64 ft |
| Marty Jaron Memorial Reef BA0519 | 0.2 mi | NE | 59 ft |
| Baxter Memorial Reef South BA0133 | 0.2 mi | E | 40 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.