St. Marks Reef (1) (WK0008)
Artificial reef Wakulla County, Florida, Gulf side. Concrete Culverts 1st of 3 Loads This Reef (8 Loads For Grant).
What bites on St. Marks Reef (1)
Structure in 20 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 St. Marks Reef (1)
In 20 ft, pay out about 120 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 168 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 St. Marks Reef (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Marks Reef (2) WK0009 | 61 yd | NE | 20 ft |
| St. Marks Reef Tires WK0002 | 112 yd | NE | 20 ft |
| St. Marks Reef C11 WK0075 | 126 yd | E | 21 ft |
| St. Marks Reef C10 WK0073 | 131 yd | ENE | 21 ft |
| St. Marks Reef A9 WK0064 | 141 yd | N | 21 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.