Site #4_1992 (VO0018)
Artificial reef Volusia County, Florida, Atlantic side. 31' X 15' X 7' Barge and Concrete.
What bites on Site #4_1992
Structure in 80 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 Site #4_1992
In 80 ft, pay out about 420 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 588 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 #4_1992
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 (23 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site #4_1988 VO0010 | 0.2 mi | WNW | 80 ft |
| Site 04_2013_E VO0140 | 0.2 mi | NE | 85 ft |
| Site #4_2012_S VO0114 | 0.2 mi | SW | 80 ft |
| Site 4 - SE Inside VO0183 | 0.2 mi | ESE | 85 ft |
| Antilles Star VO0082 | 0.2 mi | W | 84 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.