M-4 (ST0039)
Artificial reef Sarasota County, Florida, Gulf side. Concrete Rubble And Culverts.
What bites on M-4
Structure in 42 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 M-4
In 42 ft, pay out about 230 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 322 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 M-4
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 | 54 yd | WSW | 43 ft |
| M-4 Site ST0074 | 55 yd | SW | 42 ft |
| M-3 ST0003 | 1.8 mi | N | 43 ft |
| M-3 ST0002 | 1.8 mi | N | 43 ft |
| M-5 ST0046 | 2.0 mi | S | 40 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.