NRDA WM-LA-05 (OK0495)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. 2 Prefabricated modules (2 tetrahedrons, 8').
What bites on NRDA WM-LA-05
Structure in 154 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 NRDA WM-LA-05
In 154 ft, pay out about 790 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 1106 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 WM-LA-05
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 (37 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA-3 OK0339 | 0.3 mi | ENE | 150 ft |
| NRDA WM-LA-04 OK0471 | 0.6 mi | S | 156 ft |
| NRDA WM-LA-06 OK0472 | 0.6 mi | N | 156 ft |
| LA-5 OK0340 | 0.7 mi | NNE | 150 ft |
| LA-4 OK0336 | 0.7 mi | NNW | 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.