MB-256 (BA0477)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 13 Concrete modules (2 large tetrahedrons w/ internal disk on pedestals, 1 large tetrahedron, 8 tetrahedrons).
What bites on MB-256
Structure in 78 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-256
In 78 ft, pay out about 410 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 574 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-256
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 (41 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| MB-288 Unnamed BA0543 | 0.4 mi | S | 77 ft |
| Alice Faye Memorial Reef BA0529 | 0.5 mi | SSW | 77 ft |
| MB-248 BA0446 | 0.6 mi | SW | 78 ft |
| Kenny Smith Memorial Reef BA0530 | 0.6 mi | SSW | 78 ft |
| MB-287 Unnamed BA0542 | 0.8 mi | WSW | 77 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.