R/V MANTA (OK0378)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. 180' Steel hulled research vessel, "R/V MANTA".
What bites on R/V MANTA
Structure in 111 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 MANTA
In 111 ft, pay out about 575 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 805 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 MANTA
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 (32 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRDA WM-LC-21 OK0524 | 0.6 mi | SSW | 124 ft |
| M/V Spirit of Norfolk OK0545 | 0.9 mi | SSW | 128 ft |
| NRDA WM-LC-23 OK0508 | 1.0 mi | ESE | 121 ft |
| Bob Reay Reef-Belize Queen OK0085 | 1.2 mi | W | 112 ft |
| NRDA WM-LC-19 OK0523 | 1.3 mi | WSW | 125 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.