Jaycee Reef (GU0010)
Artificial reef Gulf County, Florida, Gulf side. Concrete Rubble and Steel Containers..
What bites on Jaycee Reef
Structure in 0 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 Jaycee Reef
In 0 ft, pay out about 20 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 28 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 Jaycee Reef
Panama City Beach fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Apalachicola fishing report (31 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaycee Reef GU0003 | 81 yd | N | 45 ft |
| C Of C Reef GU0001 | 0.7 mi | SW | 40 ft |
| Virginia Reef GU0012 | 2.1 mi | W | 66 ft |
| Virginia Reef GU0011 | 2.1 mi | WNW | 65 ft |
| Hammerhead Reef BA0141 | 4.0 mi | NNW | 45 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.