Barrel Barge (OK0021)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. Steel Barge With 22 Steel Storage Tanks, FBIP-C-7519, 1 of 2 Loads.
What bites on Barrel Barge
Structure in 72 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 Barrel Barge
In 72 ft, pay out about 380 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 532 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 Barrel 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 (33 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSX Reef OK0013 | 0.4 mi | ESE | 80 ft |
| Fish Haven 19 (SW) OK0307 | 0.6 mi | NNE | 60 ft |
| Brown Barge OK0008 | 0.6 mi | SE | 78 ft |
| Fish Haven 19 (SE) OK0308 | 0.6 mi | NNE | 60 ft |
| Fish Haven 19 Center OK0278 | 0.7 mi | NNE | 60 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.