Fish Reef (WL0013)
Artificial reef Walton County, Florida, Gulf side. 95 Ecosystem Reef Modules.
What bites on Fish Reef
Structure in 17 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 Fish Reef
In 17 ft, pay out about 103 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 144 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 Fish Reef
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 (31 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Inlet Beach Nearshore Patch 4 WL0056 | 0.7 mi | SW | 56 ft |
| 2021 Inlet Beach Nearshore Patch 6 WL0058 | 0.7 mi | SW | 56 ft |
| 2021 Inlet Beach Nearshore Patch 5 WL0057 | 0.7 mi | SW | 56 ft |
| 2021 Inlet Beach Nearshore Patch 1 WL0053 | 0.8 mi | SW | 55 ft |
| 2021 Inlet Beach Nearshore Patch 3 WL0055 | 0.8 mi | SW | 52 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.