When gray triggerfish are around Carrabelle
Fishanywhere’s Carrabelle calendar lists four months for gray triggerfish out of Carrabelle: February, June, August and November. The calendar names the months but doesn’t promise a bite, and the grounds below cover where to fish once you pick a date. For the wider coast, see the gray triggerfish fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and the wider Gulf of Mexico guide.
Where boats run from Carrabelle
Boats run offshore to reefs and wrecks. The Carrabelle port page covers the run out. Every number below is measured from the Carrabelle Red 10 buoy.
Triggerfish share structure with snapper and grouper, so the same stops work for the species on the reef fish guides list. Bearings and distances are for planning only, and chart layers are not for navigation.
Named grounds, depths and bearings from Red 10
The table sorts by distance. Distances are in nautical miles (nm) and bearings are in degrees.
| Ground | AARA ID | Depth (ft) | Distance (nm) | Bearing from Red 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrabelle 3 Mile (one of several Carrabelle 3 Mile sites) | FR0018 | 39 | 5.5 | 107.2 |
| Robby’s Reef (2016 addition) | FR0039 | 52 | 11.6 | 127.7 |
| Carrabelle Reef Culverts | FR0012 | 70 | 14.5 | 169.5 |
| O-Tower Barge / Carrabelle Reef Barge | FR0013 | 74 | 15.0 | 169.0 |
| Carrabelle/Rotary | FR0011 | 15.6 | 176.7 | |
| K Tower | FR0007 | 60 | 17.2 | 113.8 |
| S Tower | FR0005 | 105 | 28.9 | 173.3 |
| CCA Dr. Bart Carey Reef (Carrabelle 10 Mile Reef System) | 50 |
Swipe the table sideways to see every column.
Short runs and long runs
The shortest run is to Carrabelle 3 Mile, at 5.5 nm and 39 ft. The longest is to S Tower, at 28.9 nm and 105 ft, the deepest site on the list.
Four sites sit on a southerly line, with bearings between 169.0 and 176.7 degrees: the Culverts, O-Tower Barge, Rotary and S Tower. Stops can stack along that heading, from the Culverts at 14.5 nm out to S Tower at 28.9 nm. Carrabelle 3 Mile at 107.2, K Tower at 113.8 and Robby’s Reef at 127.7 run east-southeast.
How triggerfish are fished out of Carrabelle
The gray triggerfish guide carries the full species picture. This section covers what is specific to this port.
Hooks and bait sized for a small mouth
Triggerfish have a small mouth, and Fishanywhere’s Carrabelle listing says to downsize your hooks and bait to suit. Go smaller than you would for the snapper and grouper on the same structure.
Squid, cut bait and a fast retrieve
Unchained Charters points to squid or cut bait and says to retrieve fast when you feel a bite. That approach works with the same small-hook setup.
Who fishes for triggerfish out of Carrabelle
Two local charters list gray triggerfish, and both run center consoles.
Anchors Aweigh Fishing Charters & More
The Anchors Aweigh Fishing Charters site lists gray triggerfish. They run a 25 ft Sea Fox center console with a 300 hp Yamaha.
Unchained Charters
Unchained Charters in Carrabelle also lists gray triggerfish. They run a 24 ft Pro-Line center console and take up to six guests.
FAQ: gray triggerfish out of Carrabelle
When is gray triggerfish fishing out of Carrabelle on the calendar?
February, June, August and November on the Fishanywhere calendar. The calendar lists the months but does not promise a bite.
What is the closest reef to Carrabelle for triggerfish?
Carrabelle 3 Mile (FR0018), at 39 ft and 5.5 nm on a bearing of 107.2 degrees from Red 10.
What is the deepest site off Carrabelle?
S Tower (FR0005), at 105 ft and 28.9 nm on a bearing of 173.3 degrees from Red 10.
What bait works for triggerfish out of Carrabelle?
Downsize hooks and bait for the small mouth. Squid or cut bait works, with a fast retrieve on a bite.
Which Carrabelle charters list gray triggerfish?
Anchors Aweigh Fishing Charters & More runs a 25 ft Sea Fox with a 300 hp Yamaha. Unchained Charters runs a 24 ft Pro-Line and takes up to six guests.
