Pier-60 (PI0078)
Artificial reef Pinellas County, Florida, Gulf side. Concrete Material Placed Around Pilings off Pier 60 In Clearwater.
What bites on Pier-60
Structure in 0 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 Pier-60
In 0 ft, pay out about 20 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 28 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 Pier-60
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 (19 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Key Nourishment Reef,IMR#15 PI0346 | 1.6 mi | SSW | 16 ft |
| Clearwater Reef PI0004 | 4.4 mi | NW | 29 ft |
| Clearwater Reef PI0008 | 4.5 mi | WNW | 27 ft |
| Clearwater Reef Site M PI0139 | 4.5 mi | NW | 31 ft |
| Clearwater Reef Site C PI0141 | 4.5 mi | NW | 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.