Virginia Reef (GU0012)
Artificial reef Gulf County, Florida, Gulf side. Bridge Rubble-Concrete Boxes-And Steel Hoppers..
The state lists this mark as low-accuracy. Use it to get close, then find the structure on your sounder before you anchor.
What bites on Virginia Reef
Structure in 66 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 Virginia Reef
In 66 ft, pay out about 350 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 490 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 Virginia 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 (33 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Reef GU0011 | 0.3 mi | N | 65 ft |
| C Of C Reef GU0001 | 1.8 mi | ESE | 40 ft |
| Jaycee Reef GU0003 | 2.1 mi | E | 45 ft |
| Jaycee Reef GU0010 | 2.1 mi | E | 0 ft |
| Blackfin Reef BA0142 | 3.0 mi | NNW | 60 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.