Walker Reef-Center Site (Bay) (ST0090)
Artificial reef Sarasota County, Florida, Gulf side. Average Numbers For 55 Groups, Total of 230 Bay Reef Balls.
What bites on Walker Reef-Center Site (Bay)
Structure in 12 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 Walker Reef-Center Site (Bay)
In 12 ft, pay out about 80 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 112 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 Walker Reef-Center Site (Bay)
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 (26 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module #1 ST0170 | 0.1 mi | SE | 12 ft |
| Walker Reef 2024 ST0233 | 0.1 mi | NNW | 13 ft |
| Younkmon Reef ST0195 | 0.2 mi | SE | 14 ft |
| Eternal Reef #6 ST0196 | 0.2 mi | SE | 14 ft |
| Walker Reef (Bay) ST0082 | 0.2 mi | E | 12 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.