Pasco #2 (PC0027)
Artificial reef Pasco County, Florida, Gulf side. 272 Tons Culverts, First of Four Loads.
What bites on Pasco #2
Structure in 39 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Sheepshead, Mangrove snapper, Gag grouper, Spanish mackerel, Flounder. 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 Pasco #2
In 39 ft, pay out about 215 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 301 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 Pasco #2
Clearwater fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Tampa Bay fishing report (44 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasco #2 PC0030 | 40 yd | E | 36 ft |
| Pasco #2 PC0028 | 54 yd | NE | 36 ft |
| County Site #2 PC0002 | 61 yd | ESE | 40 ft |
| County Site #2 PC0023 | 62 yd | E | 39 ft |
| County Site #2 PC0026 | 67 yd | E | 39 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.