Fish Haven 17 (SW) (OK0282)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. 7 Prefabricated Modules (Grouper Box w/ Ecosystem).
What bites on Fish Haven 17 (SW)
Structure in 74 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 17 (SW)
In 74 ft, pay out about 390 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 546 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 17 (SW)
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 (22 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Haven 17 (Center) OK0281 | 0.1 mi | NE | 74 ft |
| Fish Haven 17 (SE) OK0283 | 0.2 mi | E | 74 ft |
| Fish Haven 17 (NW) OK0279 | 0.2 mi | N | 74 ft |
| Fish Haven 17 (NE) OK0280 | 0.3 mi | NE | 74 ft |
| NRDA 1Print-06 OK0397 | 1.1 mi | N | 67 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.