Eglin AFB Material FH13 2015 (OK0216)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. 900+ Tons of Concrete Targets From Eglin AFB and Culverts, 2 Barge Loads.
What bites on Eglin AFB Material FH13 2015
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 Eglin AFB Material FH13 2015
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 Eglin AFB Material FH13 2015
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 (36 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Coast Scuba 9/11 Memorial OK0343 | 17 yd | NE | 76 ft |
| Destin Memorial Reef (FH-13) OK0341 | 33 yd | WNW | 70 ft |
| Fish Haven 13 (PR02) OK0310 | 172 yd | NNW | 60 ft |
| Fish Haven 13 (PR05) OK0313 | 173 yd | WNW | 60 ft |
| FIsh Haven 13 (PR03) OK0311 | 174 yd | 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.