Canyons, Ledges, Rocks, and Shoals

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MARATHON REEF sits in 115 feet of water and was placed in December 31 1982. The reef consist mainly of MARATHON'S VACA CUT BRIDGE SPANS made of concrete.   

BAHIA BEACH REEF (BAY) REEF#3 Depth (in feet) 19 Relief (in feet) 8 Description CONCRETE BRIDGE DECKING RAILINGS AND RUBBLE FROM TREASURE ISLAND CAUSEWAY Date of Deployment February 24 2006 Primary Material BRIDGE RUBBLE Tonnage 54.26 

The Steps  

Small ledge that is good to work for flounder and redfish.

Area with live bottom.

West Hump is located about 27 miles southeast of Marathon. It is an excellent place to catch Sailfish, Blue Marlin, Wahoo, and Mahi.

Had an awesome night of light tackle striped bass fishing with U.S. Navy Petty Officer Eric H., attached to the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Detachment in Rota, Spain. We both lost count at 30+ fish landed in less than 4 hours!  

Fish Haven

Average Depth: 58' Buoy Location in GPS ddm: 34° 34.350' / 076° 58.300' LORAN Coordinates: 27162.4 / 39545.3 General Location: 129° M, 7.0 nm from the Bogue Inlet sea buoy Material Deployment Date(s) GPS  (Decimal Minutes) Railroad boxcars: 9 Railroad flatcars: 1 29-Nov-86 34° 34.300' / 076° 58.3...

Pourtales Escarpment

Gladstone. Coral Trout, Emperor, Cobia, etc. Wter depth 7 - 9m.

32° 46.310' ,-117° 22.783'

Iztapa Canyon

Good ledge off the island here that goes down to the river channel. Good place to work for bass.

Marathon Hump is also known as Marathon Hump West. Drops to over 1200 feet on the east side. 

This spot holds big catfish year around. Its a deep hole right beside a steep ledge and upstream of a large hunp. Anchor north of the hole. Fish on bottom with fresh cut bait. You will need a minimum 1 once lead sinker, up to 8 onces. Use heavy line and tackle. Expect to catch bluecat and flathead catfish in excess of 30 pounds.

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