Silvertooth #43 (ST0260)
Artificial reef Sarasota County, Florida, Gulf side. 13 Dome-shaped concrete modules (7 pallet, 6 bay).
What bites on Silvertooth #43
Structure in 33 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 #43
In 33 ft, pay out about 185 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 259 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 #43
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 #44 ST0259 | 24 yd | NE | 32 ft |
| I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, GBR1-08 ST0141 | 49 yd | N | 30 ft |
| Silvertooth #44 ST0253 | 79 yd | ENE | 30 ft |
| I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, 36-06 ST0133 | 79 yd | N | 25 ft |
| Silvertooth #38 ST0248 | 115 yd | ENE | 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.