NRDA WM-LA-12 (OK0492)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. 3 Prefabricated modules (1 tetrahedron, 15' with 10' pole, 2 tetrahedrons, 8').
What bites on NRDA WM-LA-12
Structure in 134 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-12
In 134 ft, pay out about 690 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 966 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-12
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 (33 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEP FLAP OK0051 | 0.4 mi | NW | 140 ft |
| NRDA WM-LA-11 OK0493 | 0.5 mi | S | 138 ft |
| DEP FLAP No Name Reef OK0049 | 0.5 mi | SSE | 140 ft |
| DEP FLAP No Name Reef OK0044 | 1.1 mi | W | 140 ft |
| NRDA WM-LA-10 OK0469 | 1.1 mi | S | 144 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.