Bendickson Reef (HE0019)
Artificial reef Hernando County, Florida, Gulf side. 1st of Four Loads.
What bites on Bendickson Reef
Structure in 25 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 Reef
In 25 ft, pay out about 145 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 203 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 Reef
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 - Tank #2 HE0008 | 58 yd | ENE | 26 ft |
| Bendickson Reef - Tank #3 HE0014 | 114 yd | NNW | 26 ft |
| Bendickson Reef HE0022 | 134 yd | NE | 25 ft |
| Bendickson Reef - Tank #8 HE0007 | 136 yd | SSE | 26 ft |
| Bendickson Reef - Tank #1 HE0015 | 141 yd | SE | 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.