Phase 3 - South (CI0029)
Artificial reef Citrus County, Florida, Gulf side. 4 Lincoln Log Structures,12X12X10.
What bites on Phase 3 - South
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 - South
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 - South
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 | 63 yd | N | 31 ft |
| Phase 4, 2007 Drop CI0030 | 63 yd | N | 31 ft |
| Phase 3, Drop 1, NW CI0027 | 74 yd | NNW | 31 ft |
| Phase 2, Fish Haven #1 CI0025 | 110 yd | W | 31 ft |
| Phase 1, Fish Haven #1 CI0023 | 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.