Phase 1, Drop 2 (CI0026)
Artificial reef Citrus County, Florida, Gulf side. Non-Grant Deployment, Cost $9,000.
What bites on Phase 1, Drop 2
Structure in 31 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 Phase 1, Drop 2
In 31 ft, pay out about 175 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 245 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 Phase 1, Drop 2
Cedar Key fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Crystal River fishing report (27 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1, Fish Haven #1 CI0023 | 42 yd | ENE | 31 ft |
| Phase 1, Fish Haven #1 CI0024 | 61 yd | S | 31 ft |
| Fish Haven CI0002 | 79 yd | NW | 30 ft |
| Phase 2, Fish Haven #1 CI0025 | 98 yd | N | 31 ft |
| Fish Haven, Site "C" CI0001 | 112 yd | NW | 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, and federal rules, since this reef is in federal water. Carry a descending device for reef fish you release.