Dolphin Reef (WL0010)
Artificial reef Walton County, Florida, Gulf side. 77 Ecosystem Reef Modules.
What bites on Dolphin Reef
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 Dolphin Reef
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 Dolphin Reef
Destin fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Panama City Beach fishing report (38 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miramar Beach Center Patch WL0014 | 0.8 mi | S | 62 ft |
| Crab Trap Snorkel Reef 2 OK0325 | 1.2 mi | W | 18 ft |
| Crab Trap Snorkel Reef 1 OK0324 | 1.2 mi | W | 16 ft |
| Crab Trap Snorkel Reef 4 OK0327 | 1.2 mi | W | 22 ft |
| Crab Trap Snorkel Reef 3 OK0326 | 1.2 mi | W | 20 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.