St. Teresa Patch Reef (West) (FR0068)
Artificial reef Franklin County, Florida, Gulf side. 11 Prefabricated Modules (3 Ultra and 8 Cubes w/ topper).
What bites on St. Teresa Patch Reef (West)
Structure in 35 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 St. Teresa Patch Reef (West)
In 35 ft, pay out about 195 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 273 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. Teresa Patch Reef (West)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price's Point Memorial Reef FR0064 | 111 yd | E | 35 ft |
| St. Teresa Patch Reef (South) FR0066 | 153 yd | SE | 37 ft |
| St. Teresa Patch Reef (North) FR0065 | 161 yd | NE | 38 ft |
| St. Teresa Patch Reef (East) FR0067 | 0.1 mi | E | 39 ft |
| Two Dogs Reefballs FR0035 | 3.6 mi | WSW | 37 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.