McAllister Tug concrete pile (VO0180)
Artificial reef Volusia County, Florida, Atlantic side. 450 tons of concrete culverts and barriers..
What bites on McAllister Tug concrete pile
Structure in 85 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 McAllister Tug concrete pile
In 85 ft, pay out about 445 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 623 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 McAllister Tug concrete pile
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 (16 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Yuna wreck concrete pile VO0176 | 32 yd | NNW | 80 ft |
| Site #3_1995 VO0027 | 47 yd | NE | 80 ft |
| Site #3_1995 VO0028 | 0.1 mi | NE | 80 ft |
| Thomas H wreck concrete Pile VO0174 | 0.2 mi | NNW | 80 ft |
| Site #3_1995 VO0026 | 0.2 mi | NNW | 80 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.