Ft. Pierce Fish Haven (SL0017)
Artificial reef St. Lucie County, Florida, Atlantic side. 600 Tons of Concrete Culverts And Modules..
What bites on Ft. Pierce Fish Haven
Structure in 37 ft on the Atlantic coast usually holds: Sheepshead, Black sea bass, Spadefish, Spanish mackerel, Black drum. 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 Ft. Pierce Fish Haven
In 37 ft, pay out about 205 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 287 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 Ft. Pierce Fish Haven
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Bridges Reef SL0018 | 0.4 mi | ESE | 53 ft |
| Ft Pierce Fish Haven SL0003 | 0.5 mi | E | 34 ft |
| Ft. Pierce Reef Site SL0002 | 0.7 mi | N | 35 ft |
| Ft Pierce Artificial Reef SL0005 | 0.7 mi | N | 186 ft |
| Ft. Pierce Fish Haven SL0012 | 1.0 mi | SE | 37 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. Carry a descending device for reef fish you release.