Indian Shores Reef (PI0253)
Artificial reef Pinellas County, Florida, Gulf side. 33 Pieces Culverts Various Sizes.
What bites on Indian Shores Reef
Structure in 40 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Red snapper, Gag grouper, Red grouper, Mangrove snapper, Triggerfish, Amberjack. 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 Indian Shores Reef
In 40 ft, pay out about 220 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 308 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 Indian Shores 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 (26 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Shores Reef PI0255 | 8 yd | SW | 40 ft |
| Indian Shores Reef PI0246 | 9 yd | SW | 38 ft |
| Indian Shores Reef PI0256 | 13 yd | E | 40 ft |
| Indian Shores Reef PI0254 | 14 yd | W | 40 ft |
| Indian Shores Reef PI0247 | 17 yd | WNW | 41 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, and federal rules, since this reef is in federal water. Carry a descending device for reef fish you release.