NRDA 1Print-09 (OK0400)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. 1 Prefabricated module (14' x 6' hexagon).
What bites on NRDA 1Print-09
Structure in 66 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 NRDA 1Print-09
In 66 ft, pay out about 350 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 490 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 NRDA 1Print-09
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 (31 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Reef Cave OK0544 | 16 yd | N | 66 ft |
| DHS Reef 2025 OK0543 | 0.2 mi | N | 66 ft |
| DHS Reef 2024 OK0526 | 0.2 mi | N | 66 ft |
| Fish Haven 14 (NW) OK0300 | 0.9 mi | ESE | 70 ft |
| Fish Haven 14 (W) OK0303 | 0.9 mi | ESE | 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.