Ft. Pierce Reef Site (SL0002)
Artificial reef St. Lucie County, Florida, Atlantic side. Concrete, Tires And Rip/Rap Some Scrap Steel.
What bites on Ft. Pierce Reef Site
Structure in 35 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 Reef Site
In 35 ft, pay out about 195 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 273 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 Reef Site
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: Sebastian Inlet fishing report (26 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ft Pierce Artificial Reef SL0005 | 6 yd | N | 186 ft |
| Ft. Pierce Fish Haven SL0017 | 0.7 mi | S | 37 ft |
| Ft Pierce Fish Haven SL0003 | 0.9 mi | SSE | 34 ft |
| Two Bridges Reef SL0018 | 1.0 mi | SSE | 53 ft |
| Ft. Pierce Fish Haven SL0012 | 1.6 mi | SSE | 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.