Fish Haven 14 (NW) (OK0300)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. 25 Prefabricated Modules (20 Tetrahedrons and 5 Grouper Box w/ Ecosystem).
What bites on Fish Haven 14 (NW)
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 Fish Haven 14 (NW)
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 Fish Haven 14 (NW)
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 (N) OK0301 | 169 yd | E | 70 ft |
| Fish Haven 14 (W) OK0303 | 170 yd | S | 70 ft |
| FH14-07A OK0330 | 174 yd | ESE | 70 ft |
| FH14-08A OK0332 | 0.1 mi | SSE | 70 ft |
| FH14-08B OK0333 | 0.1 mi | SSE | 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.