Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#22 (HI0040)

Artificial reef Hillsborough County, Florida, Gulf side. Concrete Bridge Decking, Railings & Rubble From Pinellas Bayway, Load 22.

What bites on Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#22

Structure in 18 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 Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#22

In 18 ft, pay out about 110 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 154 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 Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#22

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: Sarasota fishing report (21 mi).

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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.