BRI3S-21-08 (ME0099)
Artificial reef Manatee County, Florida, Gulf side. Concrete Culverts (8-16 ft long and 2-5 ft wide; 200 pieces).
What bites on BRI3S-21-08
Structure in 34 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 BRI3S-21-08
In 34 ft, pay out about 190 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 266 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 BRI3S-21-08
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).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| BridgeJUL25_SCenter ME0103 | 138 yd | ESE | 32 ft |
| Sean Gucken (June 2020) ME0097 | 0.1 mi | NE | 33 ft |
| Jim's Gift (June 2020) ME0096 | 0.1 mi | NNE | 33 ft |
| Bridge Nov24_Site1 ME0101 | 0.2 mi | ENE | 34 ft |
| Bridge Nov24_Site2 ME0102 | 0.2 mi | NE | 34 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.