Clearwater C Site (PI0149)
Artificial reef Pinellas County, Florida, Gulf side. 14 Concrete Culverts From 15 To 54.
What bites on Clearwater C Site
Structure in 32 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 32 ft, pay out about 180 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 252 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 PI0152 | 7 yd | E | 33 ft |
| Clearwater C Site PI0157 | 7 yd | ESE | 30 ft |
| Clearwater C Site PI0150 | 15 yd | WSW | 32 ft |
| Clearwater C Site PI0148 | 16 yd | E | 30 ft |
| Clearwater C Site PI0145 | 22 yd | NE | 32 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.