Lady Philomena (VO0169)
Artificial reef Volusia County, Florida, Atlantic side. 150' Steel Cargo Vessel.
What bites on Lady Philomena
Structure in 75 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 Lady Philomena
In 75 ft, pay out about 395 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 553 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 Lady Philomena
Daytona Beach and Ponce Inlet fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: New Smyrna Beach fishing report (15 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady P. to Tug Everglade Reef Trail VO0179 | 45 yd | WSW | 75 ft |
| Tug Everglades VO0170 | 91 yd | W | 75 ft |
| Site 12_2014_SSE VO0165 | 110 yd | W | 73 ft |
| Site #12_2011_SE VO0093 | 0.2 mi | WNW | 74 ft |
| Site #12_2011_E VO0108 | 0.3 mi | N | 75 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.