Genesis Center Reef (ST0200)
Artificial reef Sarasota County, Florida, Gulf side. 61 Dome-shape Modules (Pallet balls).
What bites on Genesis Center Reef
Structure in 43 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Red snapper, Gag grouper, Red grouper, Mangrove snapper, Triggerfish, Amberjack. 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 Genesis Center Reef
In 43 ft, pay out about 235 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 329 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 Genesis Center Reef
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 (35 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| M-4 Site ST0073 | 2.5 mi | ESE | 43 ft |
| M-4 Site ST0074 | 2.5 mi | ESE | 42 ft |
| M-4 ST0039 | 2.5 mi | ESE | 42 ft |
| M-3 ST0002 | 2.5 mi | ENE | 43 ft |
| M-3 ST0003 | 2.5 mi | ENE | 43 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.