Eglin Reef #1 (OK0082)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. 74' X 21' Navy Landing Craft (LCM-8) From Eglin Air Force Base.
What bites on Eglin Reef #1
Structure in 94 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 Reef #1
In 94 ft, pay out about 490 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 686 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 Reef #1
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 (36 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| M/V Janet- Fish Haven #6 OK0053 | 0.1 mi | SSE | 93 ft |
| 2018 Miramar/Frangista Reef (SW) WL0045 | 4.3 mi | N | 60 ft |
| 2018 Miramar/Frangista Reef (S) WL0046 | 4.3 mi | N | 60 ft |
| 2018 Miramar/Frangista Reef (SE) WL0047 | 4.3 mi | N | 60 ft |
| 2018 Miramar/Frangista Reef (W) WL0042 | 4.3 mi | N | 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.