Two Barges Reef (SL0019)
Artificial reef St. Lucie County, Florida, Atlantic side. 61' X 31' X 12' Steel Barge.
What bites on Two Barges Reef
Structure in 42 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 Two Barges Reef
In 42 ft, pay out about 230 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 322 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 Two Barges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Lucie Nearshore Site #06-01 SL0053 | 51 yd | N | 55 ft |
| Ft. Pierce Fish Haven SL0020 | 92 yd | W | 51 ft |
| Railroad Tie Reef #3 SL0024 | 95 yd | NW | 55 ft |
| Bridge Spans SL0023 | 102 yd | ESE | 53 ft |
| Bridge Spans SL0022 | 0.1 mi | ESE | 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.