R/V DOLPHIN (OK0379)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. 192' Steel hulled research vessel, "R/V DOLPHIN".
What bites on R/V DOLPHIN
Structure in 122 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 R/V DOLPHIN
In 122 ft, pay out about 630 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 882 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 R/V DOLPHIN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA-2023-2 OK0386 | 0.6 mi | W | 121 ft |
| M/V Brannon OK0369 | 0.6 mi | E | 119 ft |
| M/V Miss Joann OK0374 | 0.6 mi | E | 119 ft |
| S/V DYLAN OK0342 | 0.7 mi | E | 119 ft |
| LA-2023-3 OK0387 | 1.3 mi | SSW | 134 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.