Redfish Reef (BA0137)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 2nd of 11 Drops This Date, "Redfish", 10 Reef Balls.
What bites on Redfish Reef
Structure in 57 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 Redfish Reef
In 57 ft, pay out about 305 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 427 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 Redfish 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 (35 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfin Reef BA0142 | 0.1 mi | WSW | 60 ft |
| Snapper Reef BA0136 | 0.2 mi | N | 57 ft |
| Arizona Chemical Reef BA0158 | 0.2 mi | N | 66 ft |
| Spanish Reef BA0135 | 0.3 mi | N | 56 ft |
| Deep South Crane Reef BA0177 | 0.4 mi | NE | 65 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.