JK Patch Reef North (IR0017)
Artificial reef Indian River County, Florida, Atlantic side. 10 Prefabricated reef modules (8 ft Tetrahedrons).
What bites on JK Patch Reef North
Structure in 55 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 JK Patch Reef North
In 55 ft, pay out about 295 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 413 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 JK Patch Reef North
Sebastian Inlet 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 Pierce fishing report (25 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| JK Patch Reef South IR0016 | 0.1 mi | SE | 55 ft |
| Alan's Reef IR0014 | 0.4 mi | WNW | 55 ft |
| Strike Zone Reef IR0013 | 0.5 mi | WNW | 55 ft |
| Wabasso Fishing Reef IR0015 | 0.6 mi | SE | 55 ft |
| County Site#2, Sisa Site#1 IR0005 | 8.6 mi | NE | 66 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.