MB-28 (BA0563)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 2 Prefabricated modules (2 tetrahedrons, 15' with internal disk reef).
What bites on MB-28
Structure in 63 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-28
In 63 ft, pay out about 335 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 469 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-28
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Birdies Reef BA0276 | 0.1 mi | ENE | 61 ft |
| Carbody-MBARA BA0198 | 0.1 mi | NE | 60 ft |
| Mexico Beach - Kingfish BA0134 | 0.1 mi | W | 40 ft |
| Triggerfish Reef #1 BA0130 | 0.2 mi | WSW | 40 ft |
| Nicole's Reef BA0277 | 0.2 mi | ENE | 59 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.