Deer Lake Center Patch (WL0021)
Artificial reef Walton County, Florida, Gulf side. 31 Modules; 1 Super Reef, 16 Florida Limestones, and 14 Grouper w/ Ecosystem Reef Modules.
What bites on Deer Lake Center Patch
Structure in 57 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Red snapper, Gag grouper, Red grouper, Mangrove snapper, Triggerfish, Amberjack. 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 Deer Lake Center Patch
In 57 ft, pay out about 305 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 427 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 Deer Lake Center Patch
Panama City Beach fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Destin fishing report (27 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seagrove Reef WL0002 | 1.6 mi | W | 70 ft |
| 2021 Santa Clara Nearshore Reef (SE) WL0051 | 2.5 mi | WNW | 58 ft |
| 2021 Santa Clara Nearshore Reef (NE) WL0049 | 2.6 mi | WNW | 55 ft |
| Santa Clara Center Patch WL0020 | 2.6 mi | WNW | 55 ft |
| 2021 Santa Clara Nearshore Reef (SW) WL0050 | 2.7 mi | WNW | 58 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.