County Site #3 (OK0005)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. Concrete, Tires , Appliances, Pvc Pipe Trees.
The state lists this mark as low-accuracy. Use it to get close, then find the structure on your sounder before you anchor.
What bites on County Site #3
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 #3
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 #3
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: Panama City Beach fishing report (40 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Site #3 -Reef-Ex #9 OK0025 | 0.3 mi | SW | 69 ft |
| County Site #3 -Reef-Ex #8 OK0026 | 0.4 mi | SW | 69 ft |
| CSX Reef OK0014 | 0.5 mi | S | 69 ft |
| B Leg OK0024 | 0.6 mi | ESE | 65 ft |
| C Leg OK0023 | 0.7 mi | E | 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.