County Site #1(Pole Spot) (OK0001)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. Pier Rubble Called The Pole Spot.
What bites on County Site #1(Pole Spot)
Structure in 75 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 County Site #1(Pole Spot)
In 75 ft, pay out about 395 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 553 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 County Site #1(Pole Spot)
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 (34 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Site #1(Pole Spot) OK0002 | 0.1 mi | SSW | 75 ft |
| County Site #1(Pole Spot) OK0003 | 0.2 mi | SSW | 75 ft |
| County Site #1 -Reef-Ex M60 Tank #5 OK0029 | 0.3 mi | E | 60 ft |
| County Site #1 -Reef-Ex #6 OK0028 | 0.3 mi | E | 60 ft |
| County Site #1 -Reef-Ex #4 OK0030 | 0.4 mi | S | 70 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.