MB 188 (BA0094)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 6 Modules; 5 Florida Limestone & 1 Grouper Module w/ Ecosystem.
What bites on MB 188
Structure in 103 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Red snapper, Red grouper, Vermilion snapper, Amberjack, Scamp. 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 188
In 103 ft, pay out about 535 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 749 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 188
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 (43 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| MB-159 Unnamed BA0303 | 0.3 mi | SSW | 104 ft |
| MB-298 Unnamed BA0568 | 0.3 mi | NNW | 105 ft |
| 2009-7 BA0237 | 0.4 mi | SW | 102 ft |
| 2009-6 BA0236 | 0.4 mi | NW | 102 ft |
| Lewis Allen Brooks Reef BA0441 | 0.5 mi | E | 104 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.