Clearwater C Site (PI0142)
Artificial reef Pinellas County, Florida, Gulf side. 46 Pieces of Culverts And Boxes.
What bites on Clearwater C Site
Structure in 31 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 Clearwater C Site
In 31 ft, pay out about 175 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 245 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 Clearwater C Site
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 (24 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater C Site PI0144 | 7 yd | SSW | 31 ft |
| Clearwater C Site PI0143 | 10 yd | S | 31 ft |
| Clearwater Reef Site M PI0138 | 13 yd | E | 30 ft |
| Clearwater Reef PI0136 | 18 yd | E | 32 ft |
| Clearwater Reef Site C PI0141 | 21 yd | E | 30 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.