Novak Reef #1 (CH0021)
Artificial reef Charlotte County, Florida, Gulf side. Concrete Bridge Rubble 1 of 4 Deployments, FDOT Funded.
What bites on Novak Reef #1
Structure in 29 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Sheepshead, Mangrove snapper, Gag grouper, Spanish mackerel, Flounder. 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 Novak Reef #1
In 29 ft, pay out about 165 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 231 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 Novak Reef #1
Boca Grande fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Fort Myers and Sanibel fishing report (30 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novak Reef #2 CH0022 | 3 yd | NW | 30 ft |
| Novak Reef #3 CH0023 | 5 yd | NW | 30 ft |
| Novak Reef #4 CH0024 | 8 yd | NW | 30 ft |
| Novak Reef 04-Buoy#3 CH0031 | 108 yd | NE | 30 ft |
| Novak Reef 04-Buoy#1 CH0028 | 0.1 mi | NE | 30 ft |
Before you go
Size limits, bag limits and seasons change — check the current Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) rules for the day you fish. Carry a descending device for reef fish you release.