Fish Haven 18-49 (OK0293)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. 6 Prefabricated Modules (Tetrahedrons, 8 ft relief).
What bites on Fish Haven 18-49
Structure in 65 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 18-49
In 65 ft, pay out about 345 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 483 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 18-49
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 (25 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Haven 18-01 OK0288 | 99 yd | N | 65 ft |
| Fish Haven 18-52 OK0294 | 100 yd | E | 65 ft |
| Fish Haven 18-04 OK0289 | 142 yd | NE | 65 ft |
| Fish Haven 18-55 OK0295 | 0.1 mi | E | 65 ft |
| Fish Haven 18-07 OK0290 | 0.1 mi | ENE | 65 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.