Charles H. Kirbo Reef (DU0096)
Artificial reef Duval County, Florida, Atlantic side. 580 Reefballs of Various Sizes.
What bites on Charles H. Kirbo Reef
Structure in 58 ft on the Atlantic coast usually holds: Black sea bass, Gag grouper, Mangrove snapper, Triggerfish, Cobia, King mackerel. 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 Charles H. Kirbo Reef
In 58 ft, pay out about 310 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 434 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 Charles H. Kirbo Reef
Jacksonville fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: St. Augustine fishing report (20 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunnie's Web (BW) DU0095 | 0.4 mi | E | 49 ft |
| Bunnie's Web (Bw) DU0094 | 0.5 mi | SE | 56 ft |
| JCL Reef (addition) DU0101 | 5.6 mi | E | 70 ft |
| Fred Morrow Reef DU0100 | 5.8 mi | E | 73 ft |
| PV Site - Navy DU0027 | 5.8 mi | ENE | 75 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, and federal rules, since this reef is in federal water. Carry a descending device for reef fish you release.