FH14-09A (OK0335)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. 12 Prefabricated modules (8' Tetrahedrons).
What bites on FH14-09A
Structure in 70 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 FH14-09A
In 70 ft, pay out about 370 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 518 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 FH14-09A
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 (32 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Haven 14 (E) OK0304 | 53 yd | E | 70 ft |
| FH14-09B OK0334 | 60 yd | W | 70 ft |
| Eglin AFB Material FH14 2015 OK0215 | 123 yd | W | 68 ft |
| FH14-07B OK0331 | 127 yd | WNW | 70 ft |
| Starborough Wine Reef 2023 (S1) OK0382 | 148 yd | SW | 68 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.