Bendickson Site 2017-3 (HE0023)
Artificial reef Hernando County, Florida, Gulf side. 142 Pieces of Concrete Culverts and Boxes.
What bites on Bendickson Site 2017-3
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 Site 2017-3
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 Site 2017-3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Ship HE0026 | 106 yd | ENE | 26 ft |
| Bendickson Reef - Tank #3 HE0014 | 123 yd | E | 26 ft |
| Bendickson Reef HE0019 | 0.1 mi | SE | 25 ft |
| Bendickson Reef - Tank #2 HE0008 | 0.1 mi | ESE | 26 ft |
| Bendickson 2022 HE0027 | 0.1 mi | E | 27 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.