Dog Ballard Phase 1 (WK0025)
Artificial reef Wakulla County, Florida, Gulf side. 253 Tons of Concrete Culverts..
What bites on Dog Ballard Phase 1
Structure in 26 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 Phase 1
In 26 ft, pay out about 150 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 210 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 Phase 1
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 3 WK0028 | 62 yd | E | 26 ft |
| Dog Ballard Phase 2 WK0024 | 137 yd | NNE | 25 ft |
| Andy Roach Memorial Reef WK0082 | 160 yd | NNW | 27 ft |
| Dog Ballard 2021 Center WK0083 | 0.1 mi | NNE | 27 ft |
| Dog Ballard 2021 East WK0081 | 0.1 mi | NE | 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.