Walter Reef Cave (OK0544)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. 1 Prefabricated module (1 concrete cave, 12' X 9' X 8').
What bites on Walter Reef Cave
Structure in 66 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 Walter Reef Cave
In 66 ft, pay out about 350 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 490 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 Walter Reef Cave
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 (31 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRDA 1Print-09 OK0400 | 16 yd | S | 66 ft |
| DHS Reef 2025 OK0543 | 0.2 mi | N | 66 ft |
| DHS Reef 2024 OK0526 | 0.2 mi | N | 66 ft |
| Fish Haven 14 (NW) OK0300 | 0.9 mi | ESE | 70 ft |
| Fish Haven 14 (W) OK0303 | 0.9 mi | ESE | 70 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.