Bendickson Reef - Tank #5 (HE0016)
Artificial reef Hernando County, Florida, Gulf side. Hernando Tank #5 4/21/95.
What bites on Bendickson Reef - Tank #5
Structure in 26 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 - Tank #5
In 26 ft, pay out about 150 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 210 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 - Tank #5
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 #7 HE0009 | 85 yd | NW | 26 ft |
| Bendickson Reef - Tank #4 HE0011 | 86 yd | NNE | 26 ft |
| Bendickson Reef HE0021 | 99 yd | NW | 25 ft |
| Bendickson Reef HE0020 | 105 yd | SW | 25 ft |
| Bendickson Reef HE0022 | 109 yd | WNW | 25 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.