FP&L Reef (MI0039)
Artificial reef Martin County, Florida, Atlantic side. 1411 Tons Concrete and 8 Foot Steel Pig And Frame, 3rd of 3 Loads.
What bites on FP&L Reef
Structure in 100 ft on the South Florida reef tract usually holds: Black grouper, Mutton snapper, Amberjack, Vermilion snapper, Kingfish on the troll. 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 FP&L Reef
In 100 ft, pay out about 520 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 728 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 FP&L Reef
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 (19 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| FP&L Reef MI0037 | 4 yd | W | 100 ft |
| FP&L Reef MI0038 | 4 yd | N | 100 ft |
| Landing Craft-Sirotkin Reef MI0013 | 15 yd | NE | 80 ft |
| FP&L Reef MI0033 | 56 yd | WNW | 100 ft |
| Tetrehedron Stack Reef MI0040 | 0.3 mi | WSW | 100 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.