County Site #3 -Reef-Ex #8 (OK0026)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. Reef-Ex Tank #8 -Destin.
What bites on County Site #3 -Reef-Ex #8
Structure in 69 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 -Reef-Ex #8
In 69 ft, pay out about 365 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 511 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 -Reef-Ex #8
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 | 157 yd | E | 69 ft |
| County Site #3 OK0005 | 0.4 mi | NE | 65 ft |
| NRDA 1Print-18 OK0409 | 0.4 mi | WSW | 72 ft |
| CSX Reef OK0014 | 0.4 mi | ESE | 69 ft |
| Sandflea Reef #12 OK0132 | 0.5 mi | WNW | 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.