Jim's Gift (June 2020) (ME0096)
Artificial reef Manatee County, Florida, Gulf side. 120' Steel barge - CCA.
What bites on Jim's Gift (June 2020)
Structure in 33 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 Jim's Gift (June 2020)
In 33 ft, pay out about 185 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 259 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 Jim's Gift (June 2020)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Nov24_Site2 ME0102 | 67 yd | E | 34 ft |
| Sean Gucken (June 2020) ME0097 | 109 yd | SSE | 33 ft |
| Bridge Reef 2022 ME0100 | 122 yd | ENE | 34 ft |
| Bridge Nov24_Site1 ME0101 | 0.1 mi | SE | 34 ft |
| BRI3S-21-08 ME0099 | 0.1 mi | SSW | 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.