Coker (#8) (Bay) (ST0019)
Artificial reef Sarasota County, Florida, Gulf side. Cinder Blocks In Sarasota Bay.
What bites on Coker (#8) (Bay)
Structure in 9 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 Coker (#8) (Bay)
In 9 ft, pay out about 65 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 91 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 Coker (#8) (Bay)
Sarasota 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 (31 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lido Channel Markers (Bay) ST0063 | 1.5 mi | WSW | 11 ft |
| Evans (#6) (Bay) ST0034 | 1.5 mi | NW | 10 ft |
| Evans (#6) (Bay) ST0033 | 1.5 mi | NW | 10 ft |
| Saprito Pier (Bay) ST0076 | 1.8 mi | NNW | 10 ft |
| Jantzen (#5) (Bay) ST0028 | 1.8 mi | NW | 14 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.