Fort Panic Center Patch (WL0016)
Artificial reef Walton County, Florida, Gulf side. 32 Modules; 1 Super Reef, 16 Florida Limestones, and 15 Grouper w/ Ecosystem Reef Modules.
What bites on Fort Panic Center Patch
Structure in 61 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 Fort Panic Center Patch
In 61 ft, pay out about 325 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 455 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 Fort Panic Center Patch
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 (30 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Fort Panic Nearshore NW WL0070 | 0.1 mi | NW | 52 ft |
| 2024 Fort Panic Nearshore SW WL0072 | 0.1 mi | SW | 58 ft |
| 2024 Fort Panic Nearshore SE WL0073 | 0.1 mi | SE | 58 ft |
| 2024 Fort Panic Nearshore NE WL0071 | 0.1 mi | NE | 52 ft |
| 2023 Ed Walline Nearshore NW WL0066 | 1.5 mi | ESE | 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.