Dog Ballard 2021 East (WK0081)
Artificial reef Wakulla County, Florida, Gulf side. 9 concrete modules (8' tetrahedrons).
What bites on Dog Ballard 2021 East
Structure in 27 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 Dog Ballard 2021 East
In 27 ft, pay out about 155 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 217 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 Dog Ballard 2021 East
Apalachicola fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day.
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog Ballard Phase 2 WK0024 | 142 yd | W | 25 ft |
| Dog Ballard 2021 Center WK0083 | 149 yd | WNW | 27 ft |
| Dog Ballard Phase 3 WK0028 | 0.1 mi | SW | 26 ft |
| Dog Ballard Phase 1 WK0025 | 0.1 mi | SW | 26 ft |
| Andy Roach Memorial Reef WK0082 | 0.1 mi | W | 27 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.