FWC Rock 1 (PB0144)
Artificial reef Palm Beach County, Florida, Atlantic side. 400 tons of limestone rock.
What bites on FWC Rock 1
Structure in 65 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 FWC Rock 1
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 FWC Rock 1
Palm Beach 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 Lauderdale fishing report (25 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Burton Memorial Reef 1 PB0151 | 22 yd | W | 65 ft |
| No Shoes Reef 4 PB0130 | 30 yd | NE | 70 ft |
| Bob Burton Memorial Reef 2 PB0152 | 60 yd | NW | 64 ft |
| FWC Rock 2 PB0147 | 62 yd | WNW | 65 ft |
| Genesis Reef PB0019 | 1.8 mi | NNE | 80 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.