St George Island Bridge Reef-West Central (FR0045)
Artificial reef Franklin County, Florida, Gulf side. Single Concrete Bridge Span, 55'X28'X6', 77 of 108 Drops.
What bites on St George Island Bridge Reef-West Central
Structure in 75 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 St George Island Bridge Reef-West Central
In 75 ft, pay out about 395 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 553 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 St George Island Bridge Reef-West Central
Apalachicola fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Panama City Beach fishing report (74 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George Island Bridge Reef-Center FR0043 | 0.4 mi | E | 75 ft |
| St George Island Bridge Reef-West End FR0046 | 0.5 mi | W | 75 ft |
| St George Island Bridge Reef-East Central FR0044 | 0.8 mi | E | 75 ft |
| St George Island Bridge Reef-East End FR0042 | 1.3 mi | E | 75 ft |
| City of Apalachicola East FR0015 | 2.7 mi | SSW | 78 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.