Richard Scott Spence Memorial Reef (WL0006)
Artificial reef Walton County, Florida, Gulf side. 1 Florida Special Module.
What bites on Richard Scott Spence Memorial Reef
Structure in 59 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 Richard Scott Spence Memorial Reef
In 59 ft, pay out about 315 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 441 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 Richard Scott Spence Memorial 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 Beach Center Patch WL0019 | 0.1 mi | N | 59 ft |
| 2020 UMA Deployment WL0052 | 0.2 mi | NNE | 55 ft |
| 2018 UWMA Grayton Beach WL0038 | 0.2 mi | NNE | 59 ft |
| 2024 UMA Deployment (7 sculptures) WL0074 | 0.2 mi | NNE | 55 ft |
| UMA 2022 Super Reef WL0065 | 0.2 mi | NNE | 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.