FWC West Palm Beach Rock 2 (PB0117)
Artificial reef Palm Beach County, Florida, Atlantic side. Limestone boulders (323 Tons).
What bites on FWC West Palm Beach Rock 2
Structure in 40 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 West Palm Beach Rock 2
In 40 ft, pay out about 220 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 308 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 West Palm Beach Rock 2
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: Jupiter fishing report (13 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Coral Reef PB0126 | 56 yd | NNW | 40 ft |
| Palm Beach Step Reef PB0089 | 62 yd | SW | 45 ft |
| Flagler Bridge Material - Site 1 PB0095 | 69 yd | SSW | 45 ft |
| FWC West Palm Beach Rock 1 PB0116 | 70 yd | NW | 40 ft |
| Palm Beach Mid-Depth Site PB0082 | 129 yd | WSW | 42 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.