High School Reef-2 (SJ0036)
Artificial reef St. Johns County, Florida, Atlantic side. 151 Reefballs, High School Project.
What bites on High School Reef-2
Structure in 54 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 High School Reef-2
In 54 ft, pay out about 290 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 406 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 High School Reef-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 (30 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School Reef, Site BB SJ0038 | 140 yd | S | 62 ft |
| High School Reef, Site AA SJ0037 | 0.1 mi | SW | 62 ft |
| High School Reef SJ0035 | 0.1 mi | ESE | 60 ft |
| High School Reef, Site CC SJ0039 | 0.2 mi | S | 62 ft |
| High School Reef, Site DD SJ0040 | 0.2 mi | SSW | 62 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.