Red Dove Reef (BA0126)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 10 Reef Balls Funded by MBARA.
What bites on Red Dove Reef
Structure in 72 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 Red Dove Reef
In 72 ft, pay out about 380 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 532 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 Red Dove Reef
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde Body Shop Reef BA0156 | 0.2 mi | SSW | 68 ft |
| Martin Memorial BA0145 | 0.2 mi | ESE | 65 ft |
| Sikes Memorial Reef BA0380 | 0.3 mi | SSE | 72 ft |
| Fish America Foundation Reef BA0179 | 0.3 mi | ENE | 67 ft |
| Carbody BA0180 | 0.3 mi | NE | 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.