Flagler NNW (VO0052)
Artificial reef Volusia County, Florida, Atlantic side. 415 Tons of Concrete Barriers, Culverts, and Junction Boxes.
What bites on Flagler NNW
Structure in 38 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 Flagler NNW
In 38 ft, pay out about 210 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 294 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 Flagler NNW
New Smyrna Beach fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Daytona Beach and Ponce Inlet fishing report (5 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler SSW VO0045 | 142 yd | S | 38 ft |
| Flagler NE Inside 2015 VO0038 | 153 yd | ENE | 40 ft |
| Flagler NW 2015 VO0014 | 160 yd | NW | 37 ft |
| Flagler Center VO0051 | 164 yd | ESE | 40 ft |
| Flagler NNE 2015 VO0039 | 0.1 mi | NNE | 39 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.