George Holt Reef (DU0092)
Artificial reef Duval County, Florida, Atlantic side. 687 Tons of Secondary Use Concrete.
What bites on George Holt Reef
Structure in 15 ft on the Atlantic coast usually holds: Sheepshead, Black sea bass, Spadefish, Spanish mackerel, Black drum. 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 George Holt Reef
In 15 ft, pay out about 95 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 133 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 George Holt 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: Fernandina Beach fishing report (28 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCA DU0091 | 0.6 mi | S | 15 ft |
| Charles H. Kirbo Reef DU0096 | 26.3 mi | ESE | 58 ft |
| Parks & Recreation NA0018 | 31.1 mi | NE | 54 ft |
| Captain Daddy (CD-06-#01) NA0016 | 31.2 mi | NE | 67 ft |
| Captain Daddy (CD-06-#02) NA0017 | 31.2 mi | NE | 67 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.