Flagler S (VO0050)
Artificial reef Volusia County, Florida, Atlantic side. 425 Tons of Concrete Barriers and Culverts.
What bites on Flagler S
Structure in 40 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 Flagler S
In 40 ft, pay out about 220 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 308 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 S
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 SE 2015 VO0031 | 132 yd | NE | 38 ft |
| Flagler SW 2015 VO0030 | 159 yd | WSW | 37 ft |
| Flagler Center VO0051 | 0.1 mi | NNW | 40 ft |
| Flagler SE Inside 2015 VO0032 | 0.1 mi | NNE | 38 ft |
| Flagler SSW VO0045 | 0.1 mi | WNW | 38 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.