NRDA 1-A (BA0502)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 13 concrete modules (2 large tetrahedrons [1 w/ internal disk] and 11 tetrahedrons [8']).
What bites on NRDA 1-A
Structure in 90 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 NRDA 1-A
In 90 ft, pay out about 470 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 658 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 NRDA 1-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: Destin fishing report (42 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRDA 11-B BA0487 | 0.1 mi | SW | 93 ft |
| NRDA 11-A BA0486 | 0.1 mi | SW | 93 ft |
| Captain Charlie Poor Reef BA0485 | 0.1 mi | NNW | 92 ft |
| NRDA 13-A BA0503 | 0.3 mi | SSE | 85 ft |
| NRDA 13-B BA0504 | 0.3 mi | SSE | 85 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.