M-6 (ST0029)
Artificial reef Sarasota County, Florida, Gulf side. Large Pile of Culverts 80 Feet In Diameter.
What bites on M-6
Structure in 52 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-6
In 52 ft, pay out about 280 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 392 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-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 (40 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| M-5 ST0046 | 2.5 mi | N | 40 ft |
| M-4 Site ST0074 | 4.5 mi | N | 42 ft |
| M-4 Site ST0073 | 4.5 mi | N | 43 ft |
| M-4 ST0039 | 4.5 mi | N | 42 ft |
| Fallen Heroes Reef, M-8 ST0021 | 4.8 mi | WNW | 63 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.