MB-253 (BA0472)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 5 Concrete Reef Modules (1 Super Reef, 4 FLARs).
What bites on MB-253
Structure in 80 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-253
In 80 ft, pay out about 420 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 588 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-253
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 (42 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| MB-285 Unnamed BA0540 | 0.4 mi | SSW | 80 ft |
| St. Joe 2020 BA0478 | 0.4 mi | SSE | 80 ft |
| MB-252 BA0471 | 0.5 mi | W | 78 ft |
| MB-254 BA0470 | 0.5 mi | E | 78 ft |
| MB 201 BA0437 | 0.5 mi | SW | 81 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.