Dunedin Reef Site E (PI0135)
Artificial reef Pinellas County, Florida, Gulf side. 20 Tons of 36 Culverts.
What bites on Dunedin Reef Site E
Structure in 28 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 Dunedin Reef Site E
In 28 ft, pay out about 160 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 224 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 Dunedin Reef Site E
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 (27 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunedin Reef Site E PI0140 | 6 yd | SSE | 29 ft |
| Dunedin Reef Site F PI0048 | 51 yd | ENE | 25 ft |
| Dunedin Reef Site D PI0007 | 128 yd | W | 30 ft |
| Dunedin Reef Site D PI0006 | 128 yd | W | 30 ft |
| Tarpon Springs Reef PI0063 | 169 yd | SE | 25 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.