MB 194 (BA0368)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 2 Ecosystem Pedestal Modules.
What bites on MB 194
Structure in 73 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 194
In 73 ft, pay out about 385 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 539 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 194
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 (39 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| MB 194 BA0333 | 1 yd | SE | 72 ft |
| MB-290 Unnamed BA0545 | 0.3 mi | E | 72 ft |
| MB-289 Unnamed BA0544 | 0.3 mi | W | 73 ft |
| MB-224 Military and Veterans BA0466 | 0.4 mi | S | 74 ft |
| Wayne Gerth Memorial Reef BA0604 | 0.5 mi | NNW | 72 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.