Eternal Reef #6 (ST0196)
Artificial reef Sarasota County, Florida, Gulf side. 5 Reefballs; 4 Bay, 1 Pallet.
What bites on Eternal Reef #6
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 Eternal Reef #6
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 Eternal Reef #6
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 (27 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Younkmon Reef ST0195 | 9 yd | SW | 14 ft |
| Module #1 ST0170 | 100 yd | NW | 12 ft |
| Walker Reef (Bay) ST0094 | 0.1 mi | SW | 12 ft |
| Walker Reef (Bay) ST0082 | 0.1 mi | NNE | 12 ft |
| Walker's Reef 2026 ST0261 | 0.2 mi | S | 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.