Key West Gulfside #2 (MO0017)
Artificial reef Monroe County, Florida, Gulf side. Small Boats.
What bites on Key West Gulfside #2
Structure in 32 ft on the South Florida reef tract usually holds: Mangrove snapper, Yellowtail snapper, Hogfish, Grunts, Cero mackerel. 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 Key West Gulfside #2
In 32 ft, pay out about 180 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 252 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 Key West Gulfside #2
Key West fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Marathon fishing report (49 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key West Gulfside Reef #4 MO0029 | 0.1 mi | NW | 32 ft |
| Key West Gulfside Reef #1 MO0015 | 0.2 mi | N | 32 ft |
| Key West Gulfside Reef #5 MO0039 | 0.3 mi | NNW | 32 ft |
| Key West Gulfside Reef #3 MO0019 | 1.1 mi | W | 32 ft |
| Stargazer Reef MO0054 | 16.3 mi | S | 13 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.