Outer Plane Reef-Plane (SJ0001)
Artificial reef St. Johns County, Florida, Atlantic side. Old Small Airplane, In 1987 Only Engine And Propeller.
What bites on Outer Plane Reef-Plane
Structure in 78 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-Plane
In 78 ft, pay out about 410 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 574 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-Plane
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 (47 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer-Plane SJ0028 | 0.5 mi | NE | 86 ft |
| Outer Plane Reef-Boat Molds SJ0019 | 0.9 mi | NE | 78 ft |
| Outer Plane Reef-Boat Molds SJ0018 | 1.1 mi | NE | 85 ft |
| Outer Plane Reef-Ship SJ0012 | 1.1 mi | NE | 78 ft |
| Outer Plane Reef-Boat Molds SJ0023 | 1.3 mi | ESE | 85 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.