2016 North County Nearshore (SL0051)
Artificial reef St. Lucie County, Florida, Atlantic side. 1550 Tons of Concrete Culverts, Drainage Structures and Bridge Pieces.
What bites on 2016 North County Nearshore
Structure in 57 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 2016 North County Nearshore
In 57 ft, pay out about 305 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 427 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 2016 North County Nearshore
Fort Pierce fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Stuart fishing report (25 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Wahl Memorial Reef C SL0071 | 39 yd | SSW | 57 ft |
| Kyle Wahl Memorial Reef SL0061 | 130 yd | NW | 57 ft |
| 2014 North County Nearshore SL0050 | 0.1 mi | NNE | 54 ft |
| 2015 North County Nearshore SL0054 | 0.1 mi | NNW | 62 ft |
| Kyle Wahl Memorial Reef B SL0070 | 0.1 mi | NNE | 57 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.