Ken M Reef (SL0016)
Artificial reef St. Lucie County, Florida, Atlantic side. 70' Harbor Tugboat, the "Ken M.".
What bites on Ken M Reef
Structure in 136 ft on the Atlantic coast usually holds: Red snapper, Vermilion snapper, Gag grouper, Amberjack, Black sea bass. 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 Ken M Reef
In 136 ft, pay out about 700 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 980 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 Ken M Reef
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offshore Site-140' Reef SL0036 | 0.5 mi | SSE | 140 ft |
| Offshore Site-120' Reef SL0035 | 0.7 mi | SW | 122 ft |
| Blake Charron Foundation Reef SL0080 | 0.8 mi | ESE | 155 ft |
| 2012 Offshore Reef-01 SL0046 | 0.8 mi | ESE | 158 ft |
| Tug Lesley Lee Reef SL0043 | 0.8 mi | ESE | 152 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.