Marker 24 Barge North & South (WK0034)
Artificial reef Wakulla County, Florida, Gulf side. 3rd of 3 Drops This Grant, 65 Pieces, 8'X18", 8X30", 8'X36".
What bites on Marker 24 Barge North & South
Structure in 29 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 Marker 24 Barge North & South
In 29 ft, pay out about 165 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 231 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 Marker 24 Barge North & South
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marker 24 Barge North WK0032 | 8 yd | S | 29 ft |
| Marker 24 Barge (W) WK0004 | 51 yd | S | 29 ft |
| Glen Peel Memorial Reef (NE) WK0078 | 84 yd | E | 31 ft |
| Glen Peel Memorial Reef WK0076 | 111 yd | SSW | 30 ft |
| Marker 24 Barge South WK0033 | 116 yd | S | 31 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, and federal rules, since this reef is in federal water. Carry a descending device for reef fish you release.