Silvertooth #16 (ST0223)
Artificial reef Sarasota County, Florida, Gulf side. 12 Dome-shaped concrete modules (8 bay, 3 pallet, and 1 ultra).
What bites on Silvertooth #16
Structure in 31 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 Silvertooth #16
In 31 ft, pay out about 175 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 245 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 Silvertooth #16
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 (33 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silvertooth #16 ST0225 | 8 yd | WNW | 30 ft |
| Silvertooth #16 ST0222 | 11 yd | E | 30 ft |
| Silvertooth #23 ST0220 | 13 yd | SW | 30 ft |
| Silvertooth #16 ST0234 | 14 yd | N | 31 ft |
| Ron Lukens Memorial Reef ST0230 | 18 yd | NNW | 30 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.