Site 06_2013_NW (VO0143)
Artificial reef Volusia County, Florida, Atlantic side. 208 Concrete Culverts Deposited In The North North West, County Funded.
What bites on Site 06_2013_NW
Structure in 0 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 Site 06_2013_NW
In 0 ft, pay out about 20 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 28 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 Site 06_2013_NW
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 (13 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site 06_2013_N VO0129 | 0.3 mi | E | 60 ft |
| Site #6_1995 VO0025 | 0.4 mi | S | 65 ft |
| Site #6_1990_#1 VO0015 | 0.4 mi | SSE | 75 ft |
| Site 6 - Center N VO0185 | 0.5 mi | SE | 65 ft |
| Site #6_2012_NNE VO0121 | 0.5 mi | E | 67 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.