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Bay boats have a low profile. They are designed for use in shallow waters of large shallow bays, estuaries or near shore. Bay boats are 18'â24' in length and are fiberglass because they are used in salt or brackish waters. They have more freeboard than a flats boat.
It s marked by two large pilings, and when the bite is really good, you ll see concentrations of boats over the reef. It s rather close, and anglers in 14-foot skiffs can fish it on calm days, and with a depth of 8 to 9 feet, really big boats can fish it as well enjoying white trout and ground mullet action.