Air Force Barge (OK0007)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. 100' Barge, the "Eglin Barge".
What bites on Air Force Barge
Structure in 68 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Red snapper, Gag grouper, Red grouper, Mangrove snapper, Triggerfish, Amberjack. 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 Air Force Barge
In 68 ft, pay out about 360 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 504 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 Air Force Barge
Destin fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Pensacola fishing report (39 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Site #2 -Reef-Ex #7 OK0027 | 0.3 mi | NNW | 65 ft |
| CSX Reef OK0015 | 0.5 mi | W | 65 ft |
| County Site #2 OK0006 | 0.5 mi | S | 73 ft |
| A Leg OK0022 | 0.7 mi | NNW | 65 ft |
| Urchin Reef, Units #10 & #11 OK0153 | 0.8 mi | ENE | 65 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.