Capt Bob Quarles Reef (ES0186)
Artificial reef Escambia County, Florida, Gulf side. 521 Pieces-270 Tons-of Concrete Rubble For Snorkeling Reef, County Funded.
What bites on Capt Bob Quarles Reef
Structure in 14 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 Capt Bob Quarles Reef
In 14 ft, pay out about 90 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 126 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 Capt Bob Quarles Reef
Pensacola fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Orange Beach fishing report (23 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Shipwreck Replica Reef ES0187 | 2 yd | WNW | 9 ft |
| Ben Linkous Eagle Scout Reef ES0105 | 127 yd | S | 12 ft |
| Eternal Reefs Bay2 ES0191 | 133 yd | S | 12 ft |
| Eternal Reefs Bay1 ES0190 | 133 yd | S | 12 ft |
| Park West Snorkel Reef 2017 ES0207 | 134 yd | S | 12 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.