Grayton Turtle Reef (WL0005)
Artificial reef Walton County, Florida, Gulf side. 58 Ecosystem Modules Configured as Turtle.
What bites on Grayton Turtle Reef
Structure in 19 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 Grayton Turtle Reef
In 19 ft, pay out about 115 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 161 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 Grayton Turtle 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 (24 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayton Turtle Reef WL0012 | 1 yd | NW | 19 ft |
| UMA 2022 Super Reef WL0065 | 0.7 mi | S | 55 ft |
| 2024 UMA Deployment (7 sculptures) WL0074 | 0.7 mi | S | 55 ft |
| 2018 UWMA Grayton Beach WL0038 | 0.7 mi | S | 59 ft |
| 2020 UMA Deployment WL0052 | 0.7 mi | S | 55 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.