Andy King Reef #1 & #2 (SJ0041)
Artificial reef St. Johns County, Florida, Atlantic side. 257-16"X16"X 55 Ft Long Concrete Pilings, 6 Traffic Barriers, 2 Drops, 7/30/2010 Also.
What bites on Andy King Reef #1 & #2
Structure in 65 ft on the Atlantic coast usually holds: Black sea bass, Gag grouper, Mangrove snapper, Triggerfish, Cobia, King mackerel. 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 Andy King Reef #1 & #2
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 Andy King Reef #1 & #2
St. Augustine fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Jacksonville fishing report (39 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy King Reef SJ0042 | 77 yd | E | 65 ft |
| Rinker Reef SJ0043 | 0.2 mi | NNW | 68 ft |
| Nine Mile Reef SJ0002 | 1.7 mi | NE | 63 ft |
| North Nine Mile Reef SJ0007 | 2.4 mi | NE | 0 ft |
| North Nine Mile Reef SJ0004 | 2.5 mi | NE | 0 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.