Joe Halusky South Reef (FL0008)
Artificial reef Flagler County, Florida, Atlantic side. Drop 1 of 2 This Grant And Date, Various Sizes.
What bites on Joe Halusky South Reef
Structure in 65 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 Joe Halusky South Reef
In 65 ft, pay out about 345 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 483 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 Joe Halusky South Reef
St. Augustine fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Daytona Beach and Ponce Inlet fishing report (40 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reef Ball Reef FL0014 | 129 yd | NW | 65 ft |
| Reef Ball Reef FL0009 | 0.1 mi | NNW | 67 ft |
| Flagler Reef #2 FL0013 | 0.2 mi | SSW | 68 ft |
| Flagler Reef #1 FL0012 | 0.2 mi | SSE | 68 ft |
| Grady Prather Reef FL0011 | 0.5 mi | WSW | 68 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.