Bendickson 2022 (HE0027)
Artificial reef Hernando County, Florida, Gulf side. 18.6 tons of prefabricated modules (reef balls and cubes) and concrete culverts.
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 Bendickson 2022
Structure in 27 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 Bendickson 2022
In 27 ft, pay out about 155 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 217 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 Bendickson 2022
Crystal River fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Clearwater fishing report (39 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bendickson Reef HE0021 | 87 yd | SSE | 25 ft |
| Bendickson Reef HE0022 | 90 yd | SSE | 25 ft |
| Bendickson Reef - Tank #7 HE0009 | 97 yd | SE | 26 ft |
| Bendickson Reef - Tank #3 HE0014 | 137 yd | WSW | 26 ft |
| Bendickson Reef - Tank #2 HE0008 | 151 yd | SSW | 26 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.