MB-263-A (BA0506)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 12 Concrete modules (1 Large tetra. w/ eco, 3 Large tetra., 7 (8') tetra., 1 ledge and disk).
What bites on MB-263-A
Structure in 60 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-263-A
In 60 ft, pay out about 320 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 448 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-263-A
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 (36 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| MB-263-B BA0507 | 76 yd | ESE | 60 ft |
| MB-276 BA0535 | 0.2 mi | W | 64 ft |
| Kerns Memorial Reef BA0088 | 0.2 mi | NE | 77 ft |
| MB-178 Kerns Memorial BA0453 | 0.2 mi | NE | 60 ft |
| MB-311 Unnamed BA0611 | 0.3 mi | NW | 60 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.