County Site #2 -Reef-Ex #7 (OK0027)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. Reef-Ex Tank #7 -Destin.
What bites on County Site #2 -Reef-Ex #7
Structure in 65 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 #2 -Reef-Ex #7
In 65 ft, pay out about 345 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 483 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 #2 -Reef-Ex #7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force Barge OK0007 | 0.3 mi | SSE | 68 ft |
| A Leg OK0022 | 0.4 mi | NNW | 65 ft |
| CSX Reef OK0015 | 0.5 mi | SW | 65 ft |
| Training Reef OK0042 | 0.8 mi | N | 60 ft |
| County Site #2 OK0006 | 0.8 mi | S | 73 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.