Clearwater Reef (PI0036)
Artificial reef Pinellas County, Florida, Gulf side. 37 X 18 X 8 Fiberglass Boat Mold, 15 Sq. Feet Coverage.
The state lists this mark as low-accuracy. Use it to get close, then find the structure on your sounder before you anchor.
What bites on Clearwater Reef
Structure in 29 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 Reef
In 29 ft, pay out about 165 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 231 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 Reef
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 Reef PI0015 | 0.1 mi | ENE | 28 ft |
| Clearwater Reef PI0001 | 0.2 mi | NE | 27 ft |
| Clearwater Reef PI0012 | 0.2 mi | NE | 30 ft |
| Clearwater C Site PI0160 | 0.2 mi | E | 30 ft |
| Clearwater C Site PI0159 | 0.2 mi | 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.