Y-73 Reef (PA-23)
Permitted artificial reef off Charleston, South Carolina, Atlantic side. 180' tanker Y-73, three 90' tugs, container field.
What bites on Y-73 Reef
Structure in 95 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 Y-73 Reef
In 95 ft, pay out about 495 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 693 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 Y-73 Reef
Mount Pleasant fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Folly Beach fishing report (37 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comanche Reef PA-27 | 5.8 mi | S | 105 ft |
| Charleston 60 Reef PA-24 | 20.7 mi | W | 60 ft |
| Edisto Offshore Reef PA-36 | 36.7 mi | WSW | 80 ft |
| Ten Mile Reef PA-10 | 66.4 mi | NNE | 45 ft |
| Little River Offshore Reef PA-02 | 94.7 mi | NNE | 60 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.