Treasure Island II-Southwest Cluster (PI0429)
Artificial reef Pinellas County, Florida, Gulf side. 10 Goliath Reef Balls 6' X 5 ', 10 of10 Patch Reefs This Grant.
What bites on Treasure Island II-Southwest Cluster
Structure in 100 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Red snapper, Red grouper, Vermilion snapper, Amberjack, Scamp. 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 Treasure Island II-Southwest Cluster
In 100 ft, pay out about 520 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 728 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 Treasure Island II-Southwest Cluster
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 (41 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Island II-Center Cluster PI0428 | 95 yd | NE | 100 ft |
| Treasure Island II-Southeast Cluster PI0427 | 139 yd | E | 100 ft |
| Treasure Island II-Northwest Cluster PI0425 | 155 yd | N | 100 ft |
| WJ Shrimpboat PI0415 | 174 yd | NNW | 100 ft |
| Treasure Island II-Northeast Cluster PI0426 | 0.1 mi | NNE | 100 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.