Williams Reef 1C (OK0061)
Artificial reef Okaloosa County, Florida, Gulf side. 8th of 10 Drops This Date, This Reef, Valparaiso-Williams 1C.
What bites on Williams Reef 1C
Structure in 109 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 Williams Reef 1C
In 109 ft, pay out about 565 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 791 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 Williams Reef 1C
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Reef 1D OK0060 | 0.3 mi | E | 109 ft |
| Williams Reef 1B OK0062 | 0.3 mi | SW | 109 ft |
| Williams Reef 1A OK0063 | 0.4 mi | SSW | 109 ft |
| Crab Trap Offshore Reef OK0381 | 0.6 mi | SW | 106 ft |
| VALP #3 OK0050 | 0.9 mi | WSW | 109 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.