RMS CYCLOPS (OK0380)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. 105' Steel hulled vessel, "RMS CYCLOPS".
What bites on RMS CYCLOPS
Structure in 72 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Red snapper, Gag grouper, Red grouper, Mangrove snapper, Triggerfish, Amberjack. 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 RMS CYCLOPS
In 72 ft, pay out about 380 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 532 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 RMS CYCLOPS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poseidon Reef 2024 OK0527 | 0.5 mi | NNW | 70 ft |
| Poseidon Super Reefs 2025 OK0538 | 0.5 mi | NNW | 70 ft |
| Poseidon Reef 2025 OK0537 | 0.5 mi | NNW | 70 ft |
| Taylor Memorial Reef OK0525 | 0.6 mi | SE | 75 ft |
| NRDA 1Print-18 OK0409 | 0.6 mi | NE | 72 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.