MB 211 (BA0390)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 2 Ecosystem Pedestal Modules.
What bites on MB 211
Structure in 18 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Sheepshead, Mangrove snapper, Gag grouper, Spanish mackerel, Flounder. 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 211
In 18 ft, pay out about 110 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 154 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 211
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 (34 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Whitright Memorial Reef BA0339 | 14 yd | ESE | 20 ft |
| James Whitright Memorial BA0448 | 28 yd | SSE | 19 ft |
| James King Memorial BA0447 | 0.3 mi | NNW | 19 ft |
| MB 142 BA0287 | 0.3 mi | SSE | 20 ft |
| MB 210 BA0338 | 0.3 mi | WSW | 22 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.