MB 193 (BA0433)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 3 Grouper Box Modules.
What bites on MB 193
Structure in 70 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 193
In 70 ft, pay out about 370 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 518 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 193
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MB 193 BA0334 | 1 yd | SSE | 67 ft |
| MB-305 Unnamed BA0605 | 0.5 mi | N | 67 ft |
| MB-306 Unnamed BA0606 | 0.5 mi | NNE | 66 ft |
| MB-291 Unnamed BA0546 | 0.6 mi | W | 70 ft |
| MB-307 Unnamed BA0607 | 0.6 mi | NE | 66 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.