Manasota Key Mitigation (Reef A) (CH0043)
Artificial reef Charlotte County, Florida, Gulf side. Limestone Boulders (15,301 pieces).
What bites on Manasota Key Mitigation (Reef A)
Structure in 21 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Sheepshead, Mangrove snapper, Gag grouper, Spanish mackerel, Flounder. 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 Manasota Key Mitigation (Reef A)
In 21 ft, pay out about 125 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 175 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 Manasota Key Mitigation (Reef A)
Boca Grande fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Sarasota fishing report (30 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manasota Key Mitigation (Reef B) CH0044 | 1.0 mi | SSE | 21 ft |
| Englewood Fish Haven CH0001 | 1.5 mi | SSE | 22 ft |
| M-13 Site ST0069 | 5.8 mi | W | 42 ft |
| M-13 Site ST0067 | 5.8 mi | W | 42 ft |
| M-13 Site ST0066 | 5.8 mi | W | 42 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.