Silvertooth #44 (ST0259)
Artificial reef Sarasota County, Florida, Gulf side. 10 Dome-shaped concrete modules (7 bay, 3 pallet).
What bites on Silvertooth #44
Structure in 32 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 #44
In 32 ft, pay out about 180 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 252 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 #44
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 #43 ST0260 | 24 yd | SW | 33 ft |
| I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, GBR1-08 ST0141 | 37 yd | NNW | 30 ft |
| Silvertooth #44 ST0253 | 56 yd | ENE | 30 ft |
| I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, 36-06 ST0133 | 72 yd | NNW | 25 ft |
| Silvertooth #38 ST0248 | 91 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.