Outer Plane Reef-Boat Molds (SJ0023)
Artificial reef St. Johns County, Florida, Atlantic side. Fiberglass Boat Molds Deployed Sometime In 1993.
What bites on Outer Plane Reef-Boat Molds
Structure in 85 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 Outer Plane Reef-Boat Molds
In 85 ft, pay out about 445 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 623 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 Outer Plane Reef-Boat Molds
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 (48 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer-Plane SJ0028 | 1.0 mi | NW | 86 ft |
| Outer Plane Reef-Boat Molds SJ0018 | 1.2 mi | NNW | 85 ft |
| Outer Plane Reef-Ship SJ0012 | 1.2 mi | NNW | 78 ft |
| Outer Plane Reef-Plane SJ0001 | 1.3 mi | WNW | 78 ft |
| Outer Plane Reef-Boat Molds SJ0019 | 1.3 mi | NNW | 78 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.