Citrus #1 Big Bend Reefs (CI0021)
Artificial reef Citrus County, Florida, Gulf side. 24 Pre-Fabricated Cubes One Meter On A Side -50M Spaced Hexagon.
What bites on Citrus #1 Big Bend Reefs
Structure in 26 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 Citrus #1 Big Bend Reefs
In 26 ft, pay out about 150 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 210 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 Citrus #1 Big Bend Reefs
Crystal River fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Cedar Key fishing report (18 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus #2 Big Bend Reefs CI0022 | 0.7 mi | WSW | 26 ft |
| Levy #2 Big Bend Reefs LY0030 | 11.5 mi | NNW | 18 ft |
| Levy #1 Big Bend Reefs LY0031 | 11.7 mi | NNW | 21 ft |
| Fish Haven, Site "A" CI0004 | 14.1 mi | SW | 30 ft |
| Hwy19BCB-1 CI0032 | 14.1 mi | SW | 30 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.