SR-26 East/West Expansion (SR0019)
Artificial reef Santa Rosa County, Florida, Gulf side. 48 Pedestal Modules on Pilings.
What bites on SR-26 East/West Expansion
Structure in 14 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 SR-26 East/West Expansion
In 14 ft, pay out about 90 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 126 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 SR-26 East/West Expansion
Pensacola fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Destin fishing report (20 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre Sound Side Snorkel Reef East SR0017 | 0.5 mi | NNW | 15 ft |
| Navarre Sound Side Snorkel Reef West SR0016 | 0.6 mi | NNW | 15 ft |
| SR-27 Patch Reef 8 SR0021 | 1.3 mi | S | 70 ft |
| SR-27 Patch Reef 9 SR0029 | 1.3 mi | SSE | 60 ft |
| SR-27 Patch Reef 10 SR0030 | 1.3 mi | SSE | 60 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.