Pompano Beach Nearshore Reef (OK0363)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. 66 Concrete 4-Disk modules.
What bites on Pompano Beach Nearshore Reef
Structure in 15 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Sheepshead, Mangrove snapper, Gag grouper, Spanish mackerel, Flounder. 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 Pompano Beach Nearshore Reef
In 15 ft, pay out about 95 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 133 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 Pompano Beach Nearshore Reef
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 (40 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pompano Beach Nearshore Reef (North A) OK0361 | 63 yd | NNW | 15 ft |
| Pompano Beach Nearshore Reef (South A) OK0364 | 63 yd | SW | 20 ft |
| Pompano Beach Nearshore Reef (North B) OK0362 | 64 yd | NE | 15 ft |
| Pompano Beach Nearshore Reef (South B) OK0365 | 65 yd | SSE | 20 ft |
| Miss Louise OK0052 | 0.5 mi | SSW | 58 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.