Sea Mist II (PB0053)
Artificial reef Palm Beach County, Florida, Atlantic side. 265' X 43' Coastal Freighter, the"Sea Mist II".
What bites on Sea Mist II
Structure in 210 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 Sea Mist II
In 210 ft, pay out about 1070 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 1498 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 Sea Mist II
Jupiter fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Palm Beach fishing report (13 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ratican PB0023 | 0.9 mi | SW | 90 ft |
| M/V Zion Train PB0061 | 1.4 mi | WNW | 90 ft |
| Jupiter Inlet PB0022 | 1.4 mi | WNW | 90 ft |
| Miss Jenny PB0021 | 1.4 mi | WNW | 90 ft |
| Esso Bonaire PB0020 | 1.5 mi | WNW | 90 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.