Franklin County Reef (Bridge) (FR0016)
Artificial reef Franklin County, Florida, Gulf side. Part of Bay Bridge, County Reef, Mainly Slabs.
What bites on Franklin County Reef (Bridge)
Structure in 65 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Red snapper, Gag grouper, Red grouper, Mangrove snapper, Triggerfish, Amberjack. 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 Franklin County Reef (Bridge)
In 65 ft, pay out about 345 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 483 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 Franklin County Reef (Bridge)
Apalachicola fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day.
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George Island Bridge Reef-East End FR0042 | 3.7 mi | SW | 75 ft |
| St George Island Bridge Reef-East Central FR0044 | 4.1 mi | SW | 75 ft |
| St George Island Bridge Reef-Center FR0043 | 4.4 mi | SW | 75 ft |
| St George Island Bridge Reef-West Central FR0045 | 4.7 mi | SW | 75 ft |
| St George Island Bridge Reef-West End FR0046 | 5.0 mi | WSW | 75 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.