Phase 3, Drop 1, NW (CI0027)
Artificial reef Citrus County, Florida, Gulf side. 3 Lincoln Log Structures,12X12X10.
What bites on Phase 3, Drop 1, NW
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 3, Drop 1, NW
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 3, Drop 1, NW
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 (26 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 3, Drop 2, NE CI0028 | 19 yd | ESE | 31 ft |
| Phase 4, 2007 Drop CI0030 | 26 yd | ESE | 31 ft |
| Phase 3 - South CI0029 | 74 yd | SSE | 31 ft |
| Phase 4, 2008 Drop CI0031 | 81 yd | N | 31 ft |
| Phase 2, Fish Haven #1 CI0025 | 118 yd | SW | 31 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.