Bahia Beach Reef (Bay) #3 (HI0044)
Artificial reef Hillsborough County, Florida, Gulf side. Concrete Bridge Decking, Railings & Rubble From St. Pete Municpal Pier,Load#3.
What bites on Bahia Beach Reef (Bay) #3
Structure in 19 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 Bahia Beach Reef (Bay) #3
In 19 ft, pay out about 115 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 161 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 Bahia Beach Reef (Bay) #3
Tampa Bay 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 (25 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahia Beach Reef (Bay), Reef#4 HI0072 | 18 yd | E | 19 ft |
| Bahia Beach Reef (Bay), Reef#5 HI0073 | 44 yd | NNE | 19 ft |
| Bahia Beach Reef (Bay) ,Reef#1 HI0070 | 54 yd | W | 19 ft |
| Bahia Beach Reef (Bay) HI0015 | 54 yd | SE | 24 ft |
| Bahia Beach Reef (Bay) HI0069 | 75 yd | WNW | 19 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.