R083004 (ES0146)
Artificial reef Escambia County, Florida, Gulf side. 1 Florida Limestone Module.
What bites on R083004
Structure in 100 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Red snapper, Red grouper, Vermilion snapper, Amberjack, Scamp. 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 R083004
In 100 ft, pay out about 520 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 728 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 R083004
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 (27 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| R083005 ES0145 | 0.2 mi | S | 100 ft |
| R083008 ES0142 | 0.3 mi | ESE | 95 ft |
| R083003 ES0147 | 0.3 mi | N | 94 ft |
| R083007 ES0143 | 0.4 mi | NE | 95 ft |
| R083002 ES0148 | 0.4 mi | W | 95 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.