Comanche Reef (PA-27)
Permitted artificial reef off Charleston, South Carolina, Atlantic side. 165' ship Comanche, subway cars.
What bites on Comanche Reef
Structure in 105 ft on the Atlantic coast usually holds: Red snapper, Vermilion snapper, Gag grouper, Amberjack, Black sea bass. 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 Comanche Reef
In 105 ft, pay out about 545 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 763 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 Comanche Reef
Folly 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: Mount Pleasant fishing report (40 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y-73 Reef PA-23 | 5.8 mi | N | 95 ft |
| Charleston 60 Reef PA-24 | 21.7 mi | WNW | 60 ft |
| Edisto Offshore Reef PA-36 | 33.8 mi | WSW | 80 ft |
| Ten Mile Reef PA-10 | 71.9 mi | NNE | 45 ft |
Before you go
Size limits, bag limits and seasons change — check the current SC Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) rules for the day you fish. Carry a descending device for reef fish you release.