John Finelli Eagle Scout Reef (ES0037)
Artificial reef Escambia County, Florida, Gulf side. 34 Concrete block (8x8x16) stacked into reef configuration near Park West.
What bites on John Finelli Eagle Scout Reef
Structure in 10 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 John Finelli Eagle Scout Reef
In 10 ft, pay out about 70 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 98 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 John Finelli Eagle Scout 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Finelli Eagle Scout Reef ES0100 | 1 yd | NW | 10 ft |
| Park West Snorkel Reef 2017 ES0207 | 6 yd | NW | 12 ft |
| Eternal Reefs Bay2 ES0191 | 7 yd | NE | 12 ft |
| Eternal Reefs Bay1 ES0190 | 7 yd | NE | 12 ft |
| Ben Linkous Eagle Scout Reef ES0105 | 11 yd | N | 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.