Clearwater Reef Site C (PI0141)
Artificial reef Pinellas County, Florida, Gulf side. 71 Pieces Culverts Various Sizes.
What bites on Clearwater Reef Site C
Structure in 30 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 Site C
In 30 ft, pay out about 170 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 238 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 Site C
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 PI0136 | 4 yd | WSW | 32 ft |
| Clearwater Reef Site M PI0138 | 9 yd | WSW | 30 ft |
| Clearwater C Site PI0142 | 21 yd | W | 31 ft |
| Clearwater C Site PI0144 | 24 yd | WSW | 31 ft |
| Clearwater C Site PI0143 | 25 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.