Whiteman Tug Boat (OK0011)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. Steel Tug Boat Called The Whiteman Tug Boat.
What bites on Whiteman Tug Boat
Structure in 309 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 Whiteman Tug Boat
In 309 ft, pay out about 1565 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 2191 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 Whiteman Tug Boat
Pensacola fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Destin fishing report (29 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| M/V Monarch Countess OK0533 | 3.9 mi | NE | 180 ft |
| NRDA WM-LC-29 OK0497 | 4.0 mi | N | 230 ft |
| NRDA WM-LC-30 OK0498 | 4.0 mi | N | 209 ft |
| NRDA WM-LC-31 OK0499 | 4.1 mi | NNE | 189 ft |
| NRDA WM-LC-27 OK0496 | 4.1 mi | NNW | 250 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.