15 South County (MI0107)
Artificial reef Martin County, Florida, Atlantic side. 495 Tons of Culverts and Poles.
What bites on 15 South County
Structure in 75 ft on the South Florida reef tract usually holds: Mutton snapper, Yellowtail snapper, Mangrove snapper, Black grouper, Amberjack, Cobia. 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 15 South County
In 75 ft, pay out about 395 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 553 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 15 South County
Stuart fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Jupiter fishing report (11 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 South County MI0104 | 0.1 mi | S | 73 ft |
| 16 South County MI0106 | 0.3 mi | W | 70 ft |
| 14 South County MI0105 | 0.3 mi | WSW | 65 ft |
| Site 9 MI0103 | 0.5 mi | SSW | 75 ft |
| South County Site 19 MI0120 | 0.7 mi | NW | 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.