Mitigation Rocks Reef #1 (IR0008)
Artificial reef Indian River County, Florida, Atlantic side. In-Shore Rock Portion of Mitigation Reef Funded By FDEP, 1 of 2 Drops.
What bites on Mitigation Rocks Reef #1
Structure in 17 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 Mitigation Rocks Reef #1
In 17 ft, pay out about 105 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 147 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 Mitigation Rocks Reef #1
Fort Pierce fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Sebastian Inlet fishing report (17 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitigation Reefballs Reef #2 IR0009 | 0.2 mi | N | 17 ft |
| FP&L Experimental Reef IR0001 | 3.0 mi | NNE | 38 ft |
| FP&L/Fit Experimental IR0003 | 3.9 mi | NNE | 0 ft |
| Ft Pierce Artificial Reef SL0005 | 8.3 mi | SSE | 186 ft |
| Ft. Pierce Reef Site SL0002 | 8.3 mi | SSE | 35 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.