Flagler SSW (VO0045)
Artificial reef Volusia County, Florida, Atlantic side. 435 Tons of Concrete Barriers and Culverts.
What bites on Flagler SSW
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 SSW
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 SSW
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 SW 2015 VO0030 | 142 yd | SSE | 37 ft |
| Flagler NNW VO0052 | 142 yd | N | 38 ft |
| Flagler Center VO0051 | 157 yd | ENE | 40 ft |
| Flagler NE Inside 2015 VO0038 | 0.1 mi | NE | 40 ft |
| Flagler S VO0050 | 0.1 mi | ESE | 40 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.