Bob Herbst Sr. Reef-02 (SL0038)
Artificial reef St. Lucie County, Florida, Atlantic side. 2 Loads These Coordinates,630 Tons Culverts On 8/27/2009 461 Tons On 8/28/2009.
What bites on Bob Herbst Sr. Reef-02
Structure in 55 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 Bob Herbst Sr. Reef-02
In 55 ft, pay out about 295 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 413 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 Bob Herbst Sr. Reef-02
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 (19 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Lucie Nearshore Site #06-01 SL0025 | 0.4 mi | S | 54 ft |
| St Lucie Nearshore Site #06-03 SL0027 | 0.5 mi | SW | 53 ft |
| St Lucie Nearshore Site #06-02 SL0026 | 0.6 mi | WSW | 54 ft |
| 50' Inshore Reef Site SL0013 | 0.7 mi | SSE | 50 ft |
| Bridge Spans SL0022 | 0.7 mi | WSW | 53 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.