Tug Kathleen (SL0055)
Artificial reef St. Lucie County, Florida, Atlantic side. 70' X 20' X 32' Tug, the "Kathleen".
What bites on Tug Kathleen
Structure in 140 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 Tug Kathleen
In 140 ft, pay out about 720 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 1008 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 Tug Kathleen
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 (18 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offshore Site-140' Reef SL0036 | 0.3 mi | NNW | 140 ft |
| Beverly M Reef SL0006 | 0.5 mi | ESE | 162 ft |
| Tug Lesley Lee Reef SL0043 | 0.5 mi | NE | 152 ft |
| 2012 Offshore Reef-01 SL0046 | 0.6 mi | NE | 158 ft |
| Fort Pierce Sportfishing Club Concrete Pile SL0059 | 0.7 mi | WSW | 122 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.