Clearwater Reef (PI0136)
Artificial reef Pinellas County, Florida, Gulf side. 27 Tons of Concrete Cutoff Poles.
What bites on Clearwater Reef
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 Reef
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 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 Site C PI0141 | 4 yd | ENE | 30 ft |
| Clearwater Reef Site M PI0138 | 5 yd | W | 30 ft |
| Clearwater C Site PI0142 | 18 yd | W | 31 ft |
| Clearwater C Site PI0144 | 20 yd | WSW | 31 ft |
| Clearwater C Site PI0143 | 21 yd | WSW | 31 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.