Walton #1 (WL0001)
Artificial reef Walton County, Florida, Gulf side. 65 Concrete Pyramids, 14 Locations.
What bites on Walton #1
Structure in 58 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 Walton #1
In 58 ft, pay out about 310 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 434 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 Walton #1
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 11 WL0061 | 0.9 mi | NE | 55 ft |
| Inlet Beach Nearshore Patch 10 WL0064 | 0.9 mi | NE | 55 ft |
| 2021 Inlet Beach Nearshore Patch 12 WL0062 | 0.9 mi | NE | 55 ft |
| 2021 Inlet Beach Nearshore Patch 8 WL0059 | 1.0 mi | NE | 58 ft |
| 2021 Inlet Beach Nearshore Patch 2 WL0054 | 1.0 mi | NE | 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.