LA-5 (OK0340)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. 8 Prefabricated modules (1 large tetrahedron w/ internal disk on pedestal and 7 tetrahedrons).
What bites on LA-5
Structure in 150 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Red snapper, Red grouper, Vermilion snapper, Amberjack, Scamp. 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 LA-5
In 150 ft, pay out about 770 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 1078 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 LA-5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRDA WM-LA-06 OK0472 | 0.3 mi | WSW | 156 ft |
| LA-4 OK0336 | 0.6 mi | W | 150 ft |
| LA-2 OK0338 | 0.6 mi | E | 150 ft |
| LA-3 OK0339 | 0.6 mi | S | 150 ft |
| LA-1 OK0337 | 0.6 mi | N | 150 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, and federal rules, since this reef is in federal water. Carry a descending device for reef fish you release.