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A GUIDE TO
GEORGIA’S OFFSHORE
ARTIFICIAL REEFS
Including the Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary & U.S. Navy TACS Towers
Free Copy – Not for Sale
Published September 2001
Disclaimer: “This information is intended as
a general guide to artificial reef sites off the
Georgia coast and is not intended for use as a
navigational guide for offshore and coastal waters.”
Illustrations by: Diane Rome Peebles
Graphic Design by: BroadBased Communications, Inc.
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Coastal Resources Division
This publication was developed and printed by the
Georgia Department of Natural Resources, using recreational fishing license funds.
1 Conservation Way, Suite 300
Brunswick, Georgia 31520-8687
Telephone: (912) 264-7218
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
USCG Buoys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Navy Towers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Coastal Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Artificial Reefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Artificial
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Reef A . . . . . . .
Reef ALT . . . . .
Reef BH . . . . . .
Reef BL . . . . . .
Reef C . . . . . . .
Reef CAT . . . . .
Reef CCA . . . . .
Reef DRH . . . . .
Reef DUA . . . . .
Reef F . . . . . . .
Reef G . . . . . . .
Reef J . . . . . . .
Reef KBY . . . . .
Reef KC . . . . . .
Reef KTK . . . . .
Reef L . . . . . . .
Reef MRY . . . . .
Reef SAV . . . . .
Reef SFC . . . . .
Reef TC . . . . . .
Reefs WW & DW
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Gray’s Reef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Fish Information Index
Round Scad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cobia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crevalle Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bluefish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spanish Mackerel . . . . . . . . . . .
King Mackerel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Red Snapper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spottail Pinfish . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sheepshead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Great Barracuda . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Greater Amberjack . . . . . . . . . . 39
Vermilion Snapper . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Gray Triggerfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Black Sea Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Scamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Tomtate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Little Tunny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Red Porgy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Atlantic Spadefish . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Dolphin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Sailfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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Offshore Georgia
Most anglers know fish
aren’t caught everywhere:
they’re usually taken at
specific “drops.” Fish
congregate where conditions
favor them or their prey. For
many species, bottom
structures provide shelter
from currents and predators.
For others, the invertebrates and smaller fish associated with
bottom structures improve chances of obtaining a meal.
Off Georgia, the continental shelf slopes gradually
eastward for over 80 miles before reaching the Gulf Stream
and the continental slope. This broad, shallow shelf consists
largely of dynamic sand/shell expanses that do not provide
the firm foundation needed for the development of reef
communities, which include popular gamefish such as
groupers, snappers, sea bass, and amberjack. Only about
5% of the adjacent shelf features natural reefs or “live
bottoms” anchored to rock outcrops, most of which occur
more than 40 miles offshore.
Artificial/
Manmade Reefs
Fish like this
sheepshead use
reefs for
shelter, as well
as for food.
Tomtate feeding
on reefs in turn
provide prey for
large gamefish.
Early anglers venturing off Georgia knew that excellent
fishing for grouper, snapper, black sea bass, and other
gamefish could be experienced closer to shore at scattered
nearshore wrecks and wherever the bottom provided a solid
footing above the shifting sands. Based on these
observations, coastal sportfishing groups realized that they
could deploy materials in Georgia’s offshore waters to
provide the solid structure needed to establish additional
“drops” or “artificial” reefs.
The concept of placing materials in coastal waters to
create artificial reefs is not a new one. As early as the 1700’s,
Japanese fishermen were sinking old vessels and offloading
rocks in local waters to improve catches. Over 100 years
ago, South Carolinians placed wooden, crib-like structures in
estuarine waters to improve catches of sheepshead and
other fish.
Despite its popular usage, the term “artificial” reef may be
somewhat of a misnomer. While the foundation of an
artificial reef may consist of manmade structures, the
biological community that establishes itself on these
materials is very “natural.” Off Georgia, where natural reefs
are not based on coral, but rather on rock outcroppings, this
distinction may be even less,
depending on the type of
manmade material deployed.
Surplused steel
vessels and
tanks are
popular
materials on
Georgia’s
artificial reefs.
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Artificial Reef
Materials
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Georgia’s Offshore
Artificial Reefs
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n order to provide
long-term benefits,
artificial reef materials
must be stable, longlasting, and free of
contaminants.
Complexity and the
amount of surface area
are other important
factors. Holes and
openings permit light
entry and water flow.
A variety of materials
have been used in the
development of
Georgia’s offshore
artificial reefs, ranging
from “materials of
opportunity” to specially
designed fisheries
enhancement units.
Although artificial reef
development is not
intended to simply
provide a convenient
disposal option for
problematic materials
ashore, some scrap
materials such as
concrete rubble and
steel vessels can be
used effectively to
create long-term
fisheries habitat and
recreational
opportunities.
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Whether pipes, rubble, or designed units,
concrete is an excellent artificial reef material.
Early artificial reef construction off Georgia
was accomplished largely through the efforts
of coastal sport fishermen. Although shortterm benefits were realized, the materials
quickly deteriorated and were lost. In 1970,
the Georgia State Game and Fish
Commission initiated a State artificial reef
development program. Today, the program is
housed within the Coastal Resources
Division of the Georgia Department of
Natural Resources. Funding for the program
relies on the Federal Aid in Sport Fish
Restoration program, state appropriations,
and the assistance of sport fishing clubs,
coastal businesses, and private individuals.
Goals of Georgia’s artificial reef program
include: 1) the development of long-term
fisheries habitat; 2) the creation of additional
and more accessible recreational fishing
opportunities; and 3) the enhancement and
support of local and regional fisheries
management efforts.
In addition to the benefits realized by
anglers, fish, and the attached reef
communities of corals,
sponges, hydroids, mollusks,
worms, and crabs, artificial
reefs also create
opportunities for other
wildlife. Threatened
loggerhead sea turtles utilize
the reefs for resting and
shelter. Marine mammals
such as dolphins frequent the
artificial reefs. Seabirds feed on the schools of
small baitfish attracted to the artificial reefs.
Manmade
materials
provide a
foundation for
natural reef
communities,
including corals,
sponges, and
crabs.
Artificial Reef Locations
Most of the artificial reefs off Georgia’s coast are located
6-23 nautical miles (nm) offshore in 30'-75' water depths. Two
experimental “deepwater” artificial reefs have also been
initiated in 120'-170' water depths 50-70 nm offshore to
address a growing “bluewater” fishery targeting tunas,
wahoo, and dolphin.
Where an artificial reef is sited is determined by a
variety of factors. One of the most important is water
depth, which in turn dictates the size and type of
reef material that can be used without affecting
navigational interests. Wave action in shallow
waters is more pronounced, increasing sand
movement and siltation. The composition of the bottom
is an important consideration, especially closer to
shore where the substrate largely consists of fine
sand and silt. Other important factors that determine the
siting of an artificial reef are socio-economic, including
angler characteristics, preferred fish species,
accessibility, demand, existing opportunities, and user
group conflicts.
Buoying
Permitted through the United States Coast Guard,
all-yellow nun buoys with RADAR reflectors are
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Safety
S
mart fishermen know that their first priority is safety, which
takes on even more meaning when venturing offshore. Prior to
departing, make sure that the boat, engines, controls, pumps,
electronics, safety gear, and communications equipment are in good
working order and that you are familiar with their use. Ensure that
your nautical charts are current.
Those unfamiliar with offshore Georgia might consider
accompanying a more experienced angler initially. Always file a float
plan and be sure to call in any changes. Have an alternative plan in
case the weather or seas are too rough or threatening. Do not push
your capabilities. Finally, monitor weather reports regularly and keep
alert for squalls building between you and the shore.
maintained at most of Georgia’s offshore artificial reefs.
Placed away from structures to avoid entanglement, the
buoys warn larger vessels of the artificial reefs and help
anglers locate and use the reefs.
For these reasons, DO NOT TIE TO THE BUOYS. In
addition to hazards to both the buoy and vessel, substantial
fines can also be levied against boaters tying to or otherwise
damaging the buoys.
Regulations
Whatever is biting, anglers must
stay informed about current state
and federal fishing regulations.
Too, anglers must be able to
accurately identify their
catches. Information on
federal regulations and fish
identification are available through
the South Atlantic Fishery Management
Council [(843) 571-4366; http://www.safmc.net] and the
United States Coast Guard
(http://www.uscg.mil/d7/units/srftc/jobaid1.html). Information on
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Red snapper
state regulations may be obtained by contacting Coastal
Resources Division, Georgia Department of Natural
Resources at (912) 264-7218.
All of Georgia’s offshore artificial reefs beyond 3 nm have
also been established as “Special Management Zones
(SMZs)”. Under this designation, only handheld hook-andline gear and spearfishing gear, including powerheads, may
be used at the artificial reefs. Powerheads may only be used
to harvest a recreational bag limit. No boats at the artificial
reefs may have powerheaded catches aboard in excess of
the bag limits.
Fishing Georgia’s
Offshore Artificial Reefs
Recreational fishing on
Georgia’s artificial reefs
occurs year-round, but is
most concentrated from June
through August. With the
advent of warmer water
temperatures, bluefish, cobia,
and little tunny arrive at the
artificial reefs in Spring,
followed shortly by
amberjack, king and Spanish
mackerel, sharks, barracuda,
and an occasional dolphin,
sailfish, or tuna. Bottom fish
caught at the artificial reefs
include black sea bass, gag
grouper, red snapper, sheepshead, porgies, triggerfish, red
drum, spadefish, and more. Offshore fishing techniques
employed off Georgia are similar to those used elsewhere,
although coastal marina operators and local anglers can
often provide more specific information as to what is biting,
where to fish, and the gear and bait to use.
Georgia’s offshore fisheries are not inexhaustible. Anglers
are encouraged to practice catch & release, taking only what
Anglers are
encouraged to
practice catch &
release, taking
only what they
can use.
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they can use. If quickly and properly handled, released fish
can survive. It is up to today’s fishermen to restore and
maintain Georgia’s offshore fisheries for future generations.
Gray’s Reef
National Marine Sanctuary
Diving
SCUBA diving off Georgia
continues to increase,
although this activity remains
largely limited to the warmer
months of the year. Divers
typically target locations
further offshore due to
improved water visibilities,
which are affected by sea
conditions and tidal cycles.
Currents offshore of Georgia
can also be strong.
Georgia’s artificial reefs
have been constructed
primarily to create fisheries
habitat and provide offshore
angling opportunities. Wrecks and other reef materials
become unstable over time and collapse. For divers,
entanglement and entrapment are real dangers that are
unavoidably associated with artificial reef structures. In light
of these hazards, it remains the personal responsibility of
divers choosing to dive at Georgia’s artificial reefs to
recognize and assume these risks, to take precautions
against these and other hazards existing at the artificial
reefs, and to evaluate all safety considerations in light of
existing conditions, individual abilities, and the dictates of
their training.
To minimize conflicts while at the artificial reefs, courtesy,
communication, and compromise are the rules. Do not start
diving where others are fishing. Communicate with
fishermen to inform them of your plans. Always display a
dive flag. Once dives are completed, move away and spend
surface intervals off the reef structures.
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Constructed
primarily for
recreational
angling,
Georgia’s
offshore artificial
reefs are also
targeted by
divers.
Designated in 1981 as a
National Marine Sanctuary,
Gray’s Reef is located 17
nautical miles east of Sapelo
Island. Natural rocky
outcrops blanketed with lush
communities of sponges,
corals, and other
invertebrates occur
throughout the Sanctuary,
providing a stark contrast to
the interspersed sand
expanses. The largest “live bottom” area most accessible to
Georgia anglers and divers, Gray’s Reef is managed by the
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). A
weather buoy and four corner buoys mark the Sanctuary. For
current on-site weather/sea conditions, forecasts,
regulations, and other information on the Gray’s Reef
National Marine Sanctuary, access
www.graysreef.nos.noaa.gov/ or contact the Sanctuary
Manager at (912) 598-2345.
Gray’s Reef is
the largest “live
bottom” area
most accessible
to Georgia’s
offshore
recreational
fishermen.
A diver explores
a rocky ledge
at Gray’s Reef.
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Navy Towers
USCG Aids to Navigation
USCG
Aids
Although GADNR maintains the offshore
artificial reef buoys, the United States Coast
Guard (USCG) is largely responsible for
maintaining buoys, daymarkers, and other
aids to navigation that mark the various
coastal channels. Occasionally these
navigational aids are re-located to better
delineate the channels, which are subject to
constant shoaling. Some buoys may added
or discontinued. Characteristics of
navigational aids may be modified. Buoys
and daymarks may be missing.
The prudent mariner needs to remain aware of these
possibilities at all times. Buoys, daymarks, and other aids to
navigation are just that - navigational aids. For these reasons,
the following list of coordinates for USCG buoys and daymarks
should be used with caution and updated frequently.
USCG Aid
to Navigation
GPS
Latitude N/Longitude W
Green Channel Buoy “5”
31˚59.164'/80˚46.121'
Red Sea Buoy “2W”
Ossabaw Sound Entrance
St. Catherines Sound Entrance
St. Catherines Channel
Sapelo Sound Entrance
LOCATION
Savannah Channel
Wassaw Sound Entrance
Sapelo Channel
15 nm East of Sapelo Island
GPS
Latitude N/Longitude W
Navy Tower “R7”
45388.0/61069.1
31˚49.000'/80˚16.500'
31˚51.538'/80˚53.022'
Navy Tower “R8”
45220.4/60955.5
31˚38.000'/79˚55.500'
Red & White Sea Buoy “OS”
31˚47.793'/80˚56.185'
Navy Tower “M2R6”
45284.1/61143.6
31˚32.000'/80˚14.000'
Red & White Sea Buoy “STC”
31˚40.211'/81˚00.209'
Navy Tower “R2”
45342.3/61365.7
31˚22.500'/80˚34.000'
31˚40.498'/81˚03.543'
Navy Tower “R3”
45137.2/61189.4
31˚13.000'/80˚07.000'
Red & White Sea Buoy “S”
31˚31.205'/81˚03.907'
Navy Tower “M1R1”
45186.3/61406.8
31˚03.000'/80˚27.000'
31˚31.962'/81˚07.000'
Navy Tower “R5”
45251.7/61589.8
30˚56.500'/80˚45.000'
Navy Tower “R4”
45045.1/61414.2
30˚48.000'/80˚19.000'
Yellow Buoy “S”
31˚28.498'/80˚54.554'
31˚21.231'/81˚11.406'
St. Simons Channel Entrance
Red & White Sea Buoy “STS”
31˚03.233'/81˚15.152'
13.5 nm East of Jekyll Island
Red Buoy “2B”
31˚00.130'/81˚09.630'
Red & White Sea Buoy “STA”
30˚55.617'/81˚19.016'
St. Andrew Sound Entrance
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LORAN C
7980-Z/7980-X
Red & White Sea Buoy “D”
Doboy Sound Entrance
In the 1980’s, the U.S.
Navy constructed eight
Navy
offshore towers to support its
Tower
Tactical Aircrew Combat
System. Located 30-60 nm
offshore, the “Navy Towers”
also created exceptional
fishing opportunities for
offshore anglers. Reaching
180' in height, the highly
visible structures have
become a popular
destination for anglers
targeting pelagic gamefish, such as king mackerel,
amberjack, barracuda, tunas, dolphin, and wahoo.
St. Mary’s Channel
Rear Approach Range
30˚43.553'/81˚19.673'
St. Mary’s Channel
Red Channel Buoy “18”
30˚42.674'/81˚23.192'
LOCATION
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80˚ 30'
Tybee
Island
Savannah
80˚ 00'
32˚ 00'
G"5"
SAV
Wassaw
Island
N
R"2W"
KC
RW"OS"
Ossabaw
Island
G"3"
St. Catherines
Island
R7
DUA
RW
"STC"
CCA
G"3"
E
WW
S
CAT
R8
BL
GEORGIA
W
L
J
RW"S"
M2R6
KTK
BH
31˚ 30'
Y"S"
Sapelo
Island
"GRS" W
R2
RW"D"
ALT
DW
Atlantic Ocean
DRH
R3
St. Simons
Island
Brunswick
Georgia’s Offshore Artificial Reefs
Gray’s Reef, & U.S. Navy Towers
F
Jekyll
Island
M1R1
RW"STS"
SFC
W
G
R"2B"
RW"STA"
Artificial Reef
Weather Buoy
Navy Tower
USCG Buoy
A
Gray’s Reef
31˚ 00'
R5
one inch = approximately 10 nautical miles
C
Cumberland
Island
TC
KBY
0
5
10
R4
MRY
Rear Approach Range
R"18"
81˚ 00'
14
80˚ 30'
80˚ 00'
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Artificial Reef A
Location: 7 nm east of Little Cumberland Island
Mean Low Water Depths: 30' - 45'
81˚ 16.0' W
81˚ 15.75' W
81˚ 15.25' W
81˚ 15.5' W
N
W
30˚ 56.0' N
E
#
Structure
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
Latitude N / Longitude W
B
Buoy “A”
45447.0/61862.6
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USN Wharf Rubble
45446.1/61860.9
078° @ 0.16 nm
30°55.964' / 81°15.998'
2
USN Wharf Rubble
45445.7/61861.0
098° @ 0.16 nm
30°55.910' / 81°15.987'
3
USN Wharf Rubble
45445.1/61861.6
129° @ 0.19 nm
30°55.817' / 81°15.999'
4
USN Wharf Rubble
45445.3/61863.3
176° @ 0.24 nm
30°55.686' / 81°16.130'
5
USN Wharf Rubble
45439.8/61854.8
104° @ 0.83 nm
30°55.797' / 81°15.212'
6
USN Wharf Rubble
45439.9/61855.2
105° @ 0.81 nm
30°55.767' / 81°15.237'
7
USN Wharf Rubble
45439.3/61854.9
108° @ 0.85 nm
30°55.735' / 81°15.205'
30°55.918' / 81°16.175'
S
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Notes:
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3
5
6
30˚ 55.75' N
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4
30˚ 55.5' N
Round Scad
Decapturus punctatus
Nautical Mile
Dive at your
own risk!
0
1/4
BUOY to BUOY HEADINGS/DISTANCES
TO
“A”
TO RW“STS”
FROM RW“STS”
FROM
“A”
192° @ 7.42 nm
012° @ 7.42 nm
TO
“A”
TO RW“STA”
FROM RW“STA”
FROM
“A”
089° @ 2.46 nm
269° @ 2.46 nm
Caution! Locations of USCG buoys & other aids may change.
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Description: Also known as “cigar minnows,”
one of many small fish species
commonly used alive or dead as
bait. Other offshore
schooling baitfishes include
Spanish sardines (Sardinella
aurita) and Atlantic thread
herring (Opisthonema oglinum).
Known as “pogies,” Atlantic menhaden
(Brevoortia tyrannus) likely represent the most
popular baitfish used by Georgia anglers. Striped mullet (Mugil cephalus),
pinfish, and small jacks, such as blue runners, are other popular baitfishes.
Season: Depends on species. For most, April-December.
Methods: Small gold-hook bait rigs fished around offshore buoys and other
structures. Cast nets are used to target schools of menhaden and mullet in
inshore and coastal waters.
Enclosed information not to be used as sole source for navigation.
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Notes: Constant-flow bait wells are essential to keep baitfish alive and active.
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Artificial Reef ALT
Location: 6 nm east of Little St. Simons Island
81˚ 09.0' W
81˚ 08.5' W
81˚ 08.0' W
N
W
#
Structure
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
B
Buoy “ALT”
45536.0/61696.5
1
Concrete Rubble
45534.3/61695.3
129° @ 0.19 nm
31°18.542' / 81°09.195'
2
Concrete Rubble
45533.7/61695.3
135° @ 0.25 nm
31°18.486' / 81°09.159'
3
Crew Boat “Mary Lou”
45533.5/61695.7
145° @ 0.27 nm
31°18.422' / 81°09.180'
4
Pallet Balls
45525.4/61687.3
118° @ 1.17 nm
31°18.210' / 81°08.120'
5
Pallet Balls
45523.7/61681.6
102° @ 1.52 nm
31°18.467' / 81°07.623'
31°18.649' / 81°09.385'
E
Notes:
S
1
31˚ 18.5' N
2
3
5
4
31˚ 18.0' N
Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
Nautical Mile
Dive at your
own risk!
0
1/4
1/2
3/4
TO
TO
“ALT”
RW''D”
TO “ALT”
TO RW“STS”
FROM
FROM
RW“D”
“ALT“
FROM RW“STS”
FROM “ALT”
151° @ 3.08 nm
331° @ 3.08 nm
023° @ 16.19 nm
203° @ 16.19 nm
1
Description: Chocolate-brown above with a white
belly. Broad, somewhat flattened head. A
series of short spines occur in
front of the dorsal fin.
Lower jaw protrudes
past the upper jaw.
Often mistaken at first
sight for small sharks or
remoras. Occur singly or in schools
around offshore structures and buoys.
Average 15-30 lbs., but may get much larger.
Season: April-November, migrating seasonally each Spring and Fall.
Methods: Casting live eels, crabs, and jigs at fish near the surface. Slow trolling by
buoys, over wrecks, and around other structures.
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Notes: Cobia readily approach boats, even when hooked and still “green.”
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Artificial Reef BH
Location: 2.5 nm east of Blackbeard Island
81˚ 06.5' W
81˚ 06.25' W
#
Structure
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
B
Buoy “BH”
45579.7/61609.7
1
Concrete Tetrahedrons
45579.8/61609.4
010° @ 62 yds.
31°30.421' / 81°06.255'
2
45579.8/61609.8
246° @ 33 yds.
31°30.383' / 81°06.274'
3
45580.2/61610.0
297° @ 140 yds.
31°30.413' / 81°06.333'
4
45580.3/61609.6
338° @ 128 yds.
31°30.446' / 81°06.290'
31°30.391' / 81°06.260'
Notes:
31˚ 30.5' N
4
1
3
2
N
W
E
S
Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
31˚ 30.2' N
Yards
Dive at your
own risk!
0
100
TO
TO
“BH”
G“3”*
FROM
FROM
G“3”*
“BH”
164° @ 1.69 nm
344° @ 1.69 nm
* Sapelo Channel
200
Description: Oblong body with black-green
to greenish-gold back, silvery white sides,
and yellowish belly. Blunt head.
Black spot on gill covers
and at the base of the
pectoral fins. Common
up to
25 lbs. Bluish-green in
color, the similar-looking
blue runner (Caranx
crysos) lacks the blunt head and
the dark spot found at the base of the
pectoral fins in crevalle jack.
Season: April-December. One of many jacks that arrive off Georgia as waters warm.
Methods: Trolling with dead/live natural baits and artificial lures.
Notes: Scutes located along the mid-line of the body and just before the
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tail are sharp. Tablefare is poor.
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Artificial Reef BL
Location: 3 nm east of St. Catherines Island
81˚ 05.0' W
81˚ 04.75' W
#
Structure
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
B
Buoy “BL”
45612.2/61554.0
1
45612.4/61553.8
062° @ 95 yds.
31°38.547' / 81°04.746'
2
45612.0/61554.0
115° @ 112 yds.
31°38.503' / 81°04.732'
3
45612.0/61554.2
150° @ 123 yds.
31°38.471' / 81°04.749'
4
45612.5/61555.0
218° @ 120 yds.
31°38.472' / 81°04.828'
5
Barge Wreckage
45613.2/61555.1
280° @ 160 yds.
31°38.536' / 81°04.885'
31°38.521' / 81°04.792'
N
W
E
Notes:
S
1
5
2
31˚ 38.5' N
4
3
Bluefish
Pomatomus saltatrix
Yards
Dive at your
own risk!
0
100
TO
TO
“BL”
G“3”*
FROM
FROM
G“3”*
“BL”
214° @ 2.24 nm
034° @ 2.24 nm
* St. Catherine’s Channel
200
Description: Moderately stout, bluish-green
body fading to silver below. Teeth
prominent, compressed,
and sharp. Large bluefish
found further offshore
can easily exceed 10 lbs.
Closer to shore, bluefish
are normally smaller, ranging
from 1-4 lbs.
Season: April-December, migrating seasonally. Large bluefish
arrive each
Spring at the offshore reefs. At the same time, schools of small “snapper blues”
appear in coastal waters along the outer bars and on the nearshore reefs.
Methods: Bottom fishing with live or dead bait for bluefish congregated
around vessels and other structures. Casting with silver spoons to surface schools.
Wire leaders recommended.
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Notes: Teeth are extremely sharp.
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Artificial Reef C
Location: 13.5 nm east of Cumberland Island
81˚ 10.5' W
81˚ 10.0' W
81˚ 09.5' W
N
6
W
E
#
Structure
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
B
Buoy “C”
45372.5/61829.7
1
USN Wharf Rubble
45373.8/61828.8
009° @ 0.22 nm
30°50.962' / 81°09.831'
2
USN Wharf Rubble
45370.6/61828.8
118° @ 0.17 nm
30°50.681' / 81°09.663'
3
USN Wharf Rubble
45370.8/61830.2
171° @ 0.22 nm
30°50.531' / 81°09.784'
4
“Esparta” Wreck
45375.2/61832.1
295° @ 0.29 nm
30°50.845' / 81°10.171'
5
M-60 Battle Tanks
45378.6/61825.6
005° @ 0.95 nm
30°51.701' / 81°09.846'
6
M-60 Battle Tanks
45378.8/61825.8
004° @ 0.97 nm
30°51.714' / 81°09.864'
30°50.747' / 81°09.848'
5
S
Notes:
30˚ 51.5' N
30˚ 51.0' N
1
4
2
Gag
Mycteroperca microlepis
3
Nautical Mile
Dive at your
own risk!
0
1/4
1/2
3/4
TO
“C”
To RW''STA”
FROM RW“STA”
FROM
“C”
127° @ 9.25 nm
307° @ 9.25 nm
TO
“C”
TO RANGE*
FROM RANGE*
FROM
“C”
055° @ 11.08 nm
235° @ 11.08 nm
1
Description: Brownish to olive-gray
grouper with numerous dark, wormlike markings on sides. Fins dark.
Anal, tail, and soft dorsal fins
with pale or white edges. Tail
slightly concave without
elongated rays. Common
nearshore and offshore. Average
15-20 lbs., but get much larger.
Season: May-December, nearshore.
Year-round, offshore.
* Rear (Northern) Offshore Range/Tower –St. Mary’s Channel–
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Methods: Heavy tackle with bottom or “grouper”
rig baited with live cigar minnows, pinfish, or other baitfish.
Whole dead cigar minnows, cut bait, or squid can also be used.
Notes: Change sex from female to male and form offshore spawning aggregations.
Large males remain well offshore and are known as “charcoal bellies” due to distinctive
black patches that develop on the undersides and elsewhere on the body.
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Artificial Reef CAT
Location: 7 nm east of St. Catherines Island
80˚ 58.5' W
80˚ 58.0' W
80˚ 57.5' W
80˚ 57.0' W
N
W
E
S
31˚ 40.0' N
2
1
6
#
Structure
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
B
Buoy “CAT”
45582.3/61489.8
1
Pallet Balls
45577.6/61484.0
105° @ 0.62 nm
31°39.983' / 80°57.835'
2
Pallet Balls
45575.6/61480.9
101° @ 0.90 nm
31°39.990' / 80°57.504'
3
Pallet Balls
45572.4/61477.2
103° @ 1.29 nm
31°39.909' / 80°57.056'
4
Pallet Balls
45570.6/61477.3
111° @ 1.44 nm
31°39.700' / 80°56.928'
5
Pallet Balls
45568.3/61477.6
118° @ 1.62 nm
31°39.425' / 80°56.803'
6
Concrete Boxes/Pipe
45580.4/61488.4
129° @ 0.23 nm
31°39.951' / 80°58.325'
7
Concrete Boxes/Pipe
45577.3/61487.3
140° @ 0.59 nm
31°39.671' / 80°58.063'
8
Concrete Boxes/Pipe
45576.5/61488.7
150° @ 0.72 nm
31°39.490' / 80°58.070'
9
Concrete Boxes/Pipe
45573.4/61486.9
145° @ 1.06 nm
31°39.272' / 80°57.755'
31°40.080' / 80°58.555'
3
Notes:
7
4
8
5
31˚ 39.5' N
9
31˚ 39.0' N
0
1/4
1/2
TO “CAT”
TO RW“OS”
FROM RW“OS”
FROM “CAT”
200° @ 7.99 nm
020° @ 7.99 nm
TO “CAT”
TO RW“STC”
FROM RW“STC”
FROM “CAT”
103° @ 1.30 nm
283° @ 1.30 nm
26
Spanish Mackerel
Scomberomorus maculatus
Nautical Mile
Dive at your
own risk!
3/4
1
Description: Streamlined body,
greenish above to silver below
with distinct gold spots
along the sides. A jet
black patch on the
leading edge of the dorsal
fin and a gradually sloping lateral
line help distinguish Spanish from king mackerel.
Average 1-2 lbs., but may exceed 5 lbs.
Season: April-November, migrating seasonally each Spring and Fall.
Methods: Trolling with small silver spoons. Casting to surface schools.
Notes: Often seen in large schools at the surface. Diving birds are good
indicators of feeding schools of Spanish mackerel and other fish.
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Artificial Reef CCA
Location: 22 nm east of Ossabaw Island
80˚ 41.5' W
80˚ 41.0' W
80˚ 40.5' W
3
1
2
4
31˚ 43.0' N
5
N
6
W
7
31˚ 42.5' N
E
S
8
Structure
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
B Buoy “CCA”
45496.7/61315.6
1 Deck Barge
45495.3/61317.8
189° @ 0.33 nm
31°43.180' / 80°41.166'
2 SMS Warehouse Barge
45492.4/61312.7
127° @ 0.50 nm
31°43.220' / 80°40.638'
3 Concrete Pipe
45492.7/61312.2
117° @ 0.50 nm
31°43.301' / 80°40.585'
4 Tug “Matt Turecamo”
45489.6/61308.8
115° @ 0.88 nm
31°43.200' / 80°40.170'
5 Talmadge Bridge Supports 45493.9/61318.5
182° @ 0.53 nm
31°42.976' / 80°41.112'
193° @ 0.68 nm
31°42.826' / 80°41.246'
182° @ 0.79 nm
31°42.712' / 80°41.089'
192° @ 0.90 nm
31°42.609' / 80°41.269'
184° @ 1.00 nm
31°42.509' / 80°41.110'
191° @ 1.13 nm
31°42.384' / 80°41.267'
11 Deck Barge
45489.9/61324.6
188° @ 1.47 nm
31°42.039' / 80°41.241'
12 Concrete Pipe
45493.6/61331.0
210° @ 1.62 nm
31°41.986' / 80°41.930'
#
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
31°43.505' / 80°41.144'
Notes:
9
10
King Mackerel
Scomberomorus cavalla
11
12
Nautical Mile
Dive at your
own risk!
0
1/4
1/2
3/4
TO “CCA”
TO RW“OS”
FROM RW“OS”
FROM “CCA”
114° @ 13.49 nm
294° @ 13.49 nm
TO “CCA”
TO RW“STC”
FROM RW“STC”
FROM “CCA”
084° @ 16.50 nm
264° @ 16.50 nm
1
Description: Elongate, greenishsilver body with a uniform
slate-colored dorsal
fin. Sharply dropping
lateral line below the
second dorsal fin.
While small king mackerel
have gold spots on their sides
similar to Spanish mackerel, king
mackerel lack the jet black patch found on the forward edge of the dorsal fin in Spanish
mackerel. Average 10-15 lbs., often exceeding 30 lbs.
Season: April-December, migrating seasonally each Spring and Fall. Large “smoker
kings” begin to arrive when water temperatures approach 70˚F, with the smaller
“snakes” becoming more common as waters warm.
Methods: Slow trolling or drift-fishing with live baitfish or dead ribbonfish. Fast-trolling
with rigged dead baits and artificials tend to produce more, but smaller fish.
Notes: Teeth are sharp. Consumption advisories are in effect for larger fish
28
due to mercury levels.
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Artificial Reef DRH
Location: 15 nm east of Little St. Simons Island
80˚ 58.5' W
1
80˚ 58.0' W
80˚ 57.5' W
80˚ 57.0' W
N
2
W
8
S
3
31˚ 17.5' N
E
4
5
9
#
Structure
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
B
Buoy “DRH”
45465.6/61606.7
1
Pallet Balls
45464.9/61606.1
096° @ 0.60 nm
31°17.868' / 80°58.815'
2
Pallet Balls
45459.7/61599.5
100° @ 0.71 nm
31°17.822' / 80°58.049'
3
Pallet Balls
45457.4/61601.0
123° @ 0.84 nm
31°17.487' / 80°58.001'
4
R/V “Zapala”
45457.5/61601.3
126° @ 0.85 nm
31°17.441' / 80°58.021'
5
Pallet Balls
45457.5/61601.6
129° @ 0.86 nm
31°17.422' / 80°58.043'
6
Pallet Balls
45455.8/61602.9
140° @ 1.00 nm
31°17.157' / 80°58.038'
7
Pallet Balls
45454.7/61603.1
146° @ 1.15 nm
31°16.979' / 80°58.003'
8
Pallet Balls
45462.4/61607.1
166° @ 0.37 nm
31°17.522' / 80°58.733'
9
“John Bird” Wreck
45461.0/61608.9
176° @ 0.67 nm
31°17.232' / 80°58.765'
10
Tug “Rio Caroni”
45445.4/61598.0
133° @ 2.13 nm
31°16.370' / 80°57.058'
11
Pallet Balls
45444.9/61597.6
140° @ 2.22 nm
31°16.341' / 80°57.014'
31°17.896' / 80°58.889'
6
Notes:
31˚ 17.0' N
7
31˚ 16.5' N
10
11
Nautical Mile
Dive at your
own risk!
0
1/4
1/2
TO
TO
“DRH”
RW“D”
TO “DRH”
TO RW“STS”
FROM
FROM
RW“D”
“DRH”
FROM RW“STS”
FROM “DRH”
113° @ 11.20 nm
293° @ 11.20 nm
049° @ 20.08 nm
229° @ 20.08 nm
30
Red Snapper
Lutjanus campechanus
3/4
1
Description: Brick-red above, lighter below. No
distinct markings, except that young
“chicken” snapper have a dark spot
below the soft dorsal fin. Differs in
body shape and eye color from
other nearshore snappers.
Averages 2-5 lbs., but reaches
20 lbs. or greater.
Season: April-December, nearshore.
Methods: Bottom or “grouper” rig baited with live
cigar minnows, pinfish, or other baitfish. Whole dead
cigar minnows, cut bait, or squid can also be used.
Notes: Also referred to as the “genuine red.” Large females called “sows.”
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Artificial Reef DUA
80˚ 54.0' W
80˚ 53.5' W
80˚ 53.0' W
80˚ 52.5' W
31˚ 47.5' N
3
2
1
4
31˚ 47.0' N
5
6
#
Structure
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
B
Buoy “DUA”
45589.6/61414.8
1
Pallet Balls
45583.5/61397.4
070° @ 1.49 nm
31°47.399' / 80°52.626'
2
Pallet Balls
45582.1/61394.7
072° @ 1.71 nm
31°47.442' / 80°52.354'
3
Concrete Boxes/Pipe
45591.1/61409.2
020° @ 0.65 nm
31°47.397' / 80°54.000'
4
Concrete Boxes/Pipe
45588.8/61409.3
052° @ 0.49 nm
31°47.104' / 80°53.765'
5
Concrete Boxes/Pipe
45587.4/61408.8
070° @ 0.52 nm
31°46.990' / 80°53.629'
6
Concrete Pipe
45584.9/61406.8
089° @ 0.74 nm
31°46.852' / 80°53.327'
7
Concrete Pipe
45587.7/61411.8
092° @ 0.29 nm
31°46.785' / 80°53.850'
8
Concrete Pipe
45586.4/61411.7
115° @ 0.39 nm
31°46.633' / 80°53.753'
9
Concrete Pipe
45584.5/61409.2
111° @ 0.63 nm
31°46.597' / 80°53.475'
10
Concrete Pipe
45582.8/61406.7
106° @ 0.87 nm
31°46.606' / 80°53.178'
11
Concrete Pipe
45589.0/61416.5
201° @ 0.20 nm
31°46.580' / 80°54.250'
31°46.769' / 80°54.188'
7
8
11
Notes:
10
9
31˚ 46.5' N
N
W
E
Spottail Pinfish
Diplodus holbrooki
S
31˚ 46.0' N
Nautical Mile
Dive at your
own risk!
0
1/4
1/2
TO
TO
“DUA”
R2“W”
TO “DUA”
TO RW“OS”
FROM
FROM
R2“W”
“DUA”
FROM RW“OS”
FROM “DUA”
198° @ 4.87 nm
018° @ 4.87 nm
127° @ 1.96 nm
307° @ 1.96 nm
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3/4
1
Description: A deep-bodied porgy. Dusky to metallic
blue with silvery sides. Several faint vertical bars
along the sides of the body, fading in larger
fish. A distinctive large, dark blotch or
saddle before the tail fin. Welldeveloped front incisor teeth. All
sizes occur offshore of Georgia.
May reach 3 lbs. Smaller and
more abundant in Georgia’s
offshore and inshore waters, the
related pinfish (Lagodon rhomboides) lacks
the black tail patch characteristic of spottail pinfish.
Pinfish coloration is also less drab, consisting of a
silvery body with yellow & blue horizontal stripes,
vertical bars, and a dark shoulder spot.
Season: Year-round.
Methods: Bottom or fish-finder rig baited with squid or cut bait.
Notes: A strong fighter.
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Artificial Reef F
Location: 9 nm east of Jekyll Island
81˚ 13.0' W
81˚ 12.5' W
81˚ 11.5' W
81˚ 12.0' W
N
3
W
E
#
Structure
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
B
Buoy “F”
45485.4/61787.7
1
Landing Craft
45483.0/61784.6
098° @ 0.28 nm
31°05.926' / 81°12.483'
2
Landing Craft
45481.7/61782.7
095° @ 0.47 nm
31°05.939' / 81°12.255'
3
Concrete Rubble
45481.5/61778.2
071° @ 0.82 nm
31°06.281' / 81°11.933'
4
Tire Units
45480.0/61779.8
090° @ 0.73 nm
31°05.990' / 81°11.959'
5
Concrete Rubble
45476.0/61780.5
121° @ 0.97 nm
31°05.508' / 81°11.771'
6
Pallet Balls
45479.0/61785.2
142° @ 0.65 nm
31°05.463' / 81°12.286'
7
Pallet Balls
45482.6/61790.2
189° @ 0.49 nm
31°05.445' / 81°12.847'
31°05.937' / 81°12.808'
S
31˚ 06.0' N
Notes:
4
2
1
5
31˚ 05.5' N
6
7
31˚ 05.0' N
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Nautical Mile
Dive at your
own risk!
0
1/4
1/2
3/4
TO
“F”
TO RW“STS”
FROM RW“STS”
FROM
“F”
043° @ 3.35 nm
223° @ 3.35 nm
TO
“F”
TO RW“STA”
FROM RW“STA”
FROM
“F”
033° @ 11.61 nm
213° @ 11.61 nm
1
Description: A deep-bodied porgy.
Silver-gray with 5-6 dark vertical bars
down the sides. Strong incisor and rear
molar teeth designed for feeding on
oysters, barnacles, shells, and sea
urchins. Averages 3-7 lbs., but
commonly reaches 10 lbs.
or more.
Season: Year-round, with most
offshore angling primarily
occurring in Spring.
Methods: Fish-finder rig baited with a live fiddler
crab and fished in the water column off the bottom.
Notes: Forms aggregations at the nearshore reefs March-April.
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Anglers should limit their take of these spawning adults.
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Artificial Reef G
Location: 23 nm east of Little Cumberland Island
080˚ 58.5' W
5
080˚ 58.0' W
080˚ 57.5' W
6
9
7
8
30˚ 59.0' N
#
Structure
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
B
Buoy “G”
45348.4/61700.1
1
Tug “Tampa”
45348.0/61700.3
185° @ 0.04 nm
30°58.203' / 80°58.804'
2
Work Boat “Striker”
45348.1/61700.3
181° @ 0.05 nm
30°58.198' / 80°58.800'
3
Liberty Ship “Nettleton”
45349.6/61695.7
030° @ 0.50 nm
30°58.704' / 80°58.562'
4
Tug “Recife”
45345.9/61691.7
066° @ 0.75 nm
30°58.617' / 80°58.034'
5
M-60 Battle Tanks
45354.0/61693.4
014° @ 1.13 nm
30°59.361' / 80°58.603'
6
M-60 Battle Tanks
45353.8/61693.0
015° @ 1.13 nm
30°59.365' / 80°58.583'
7
M-60 Battle Tanks
45349.0/61688.1
043° @ 1.23 nm
30°59.224' / 80°57.934'
8
M-60 Battle Tanks
45348.8/61688.2
043° @ 1.23 nm
30°59.215' / 80°57.923'
9
Tug “Mac Tide 21”
45344.1/61681.0
053° @ 1.80 nm
30°59.269' / 80°57.153'
30°58.247 / 80°58.804'
N
W
Notes:
E
3
S
4
30˚ 58.5' N
1
2
30˚ 58.0' N
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Nautical Mile
Dive at your
own risk!
0
1/4
1/2
3/4
TO R“2B”
TO RW''STS”
FROM RW“STS”
FROM R“2B”
129° @ 5.65 nm
309° @ 5.65 nm
TO
TO
FROM
FROM
066° @ 9.48 nm
246° @ 9.48 nm
“G”
R“2B”
TO R“2B”
TO RW“STA”
R“2B”
“G”
FROM RW“STA”
FROM R“2B”
066° @ 9.22 nm
246° @ 9.22 nm
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1
Description: Long, slim, silver
body with a dark back and
irregular black splotches
on the sides. Extended
snout. Large mouth with
sharp, pointed teeth. Generally
average 15 - 20 lbs., but may exceed 40 lbs.
or more.
Season: May-October. Numerous during warmer months over
wrecks and other high relief structures.
Methods: Slow trolling or live-lining with live bait. Fast-trolling with rigged dead baits
and artificial lures. Casting at fish near the surface. Jigging. Excellent fighting fish on
light tackle.
Notes: Curious, readily attacking hooked fish. Implicated in ciguatera poisoning.
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Artificial Reef J
#
Location: 17.5 nm east of St. Catherines Island
80˚ 49.0' W
80˚ 48.5' W
80˚ 48.0' W
N
W
E
S
5
31˚ 36.5' N
3
15
2
31˚ 36.0' N
13
6
12
14
1
9
11
8
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
B Buoy “J”
45495.5/61411.7
31°36.110' / 80°47.470'
1 Tug “Elmira”
45496.0/61413.0
266° @ 0.18 nm
31°36.082' / 80°47.673'
2 Liberty Ship“Daniels”(main) 45497.8/61413.8
297° @ 0.26 nm
31°36.207' / 80°47.750'
3 Liberty Ship“Daniels”(stern) 45497.5/61412.8
315° @ 0.23 nm
31°36.260' / 80°47.680'
4 Ferry Boat “Janet”
45497.1/61411.7
340° @ 0.21 nm
31°36.298' / 80°47.575'
5 Buoy Tender “Sagebrush”
45500.0/61412.0
335° @ 0.56 nm
31°36.600' / 80°47.800'
6 M-60 Battle Tanks
45499.8/61419.4
272° @ 0.71 nm
31°36.036' / 80°48.295'
7 M-60 Battle Tanks
45499.8/61419.6
266° @ 0.72 nm
31°35.990' / 80°48.300'
8 M-60 Battle Tanks
45500.0/61420.2
266° @ 0.76 nm
31°35.993' / 80°48.352'
9 M-60 Battle Tanks
45502.3/61423.6
269° @ 1.08 nm
31°35.987' / 80°48.728'
10 M-60 Battle Tanks
45502.2/61424.3
266° @ 1.13 nm
31°35.924' / 80°48.777'
45503.8/61426.0
270° @ 1.20 nm
31°35.989' / 80°48.982'
45504.0/61425.9
270° @ 1.31 nm
31°35.987' / 80°48.996'
45503.7/61426.3
272° @ 1.33 nm
31°35.978' / 80°49.026'
45502.2/61424.3
271° @ 1.34 nm
31°35.962' / 80°49.027'
15 Tug “Rio Apon”
45517.1/61428.1
273° @ 1.62 nm
31°36.180' / 80°49.364'
Notes:
Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
Nautical Mile
0
1/4
1/2
3/4
TO
“J”
TO RW“STC”
FROM RW“STC”
FROM
“J”
116° @ 11.60 nm
296° @ 11.60 nm
TO
TO
FROM
FROM
077° @ 14.85 nm
257° @ 14.85 nm
RW“S”
“J”
38
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
7
10
Dive at your
own risk!
“J”
RW“S”
4
Structure
1
Description: Torpedo-shaped. Olive-brown back
with a white belly. A faint amber band runs
along the sides. A distinct stripe
extends through the eyes to the
base of the first dorsal fin.
Congregates around prominent
structures, such as wrecks and the
Navy Towers. Common to 30 lbs., but
exceeds 90 lbs. Two deep water relatives also
occur off Georgia. The almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana) is
stockier, with higher dorsal and anal fins. In lesser amberjack (Seriola fasciata),
the eye stripe crosses the back well in front of the dorsal fin.
Season: April-December.
Methods: Live-lining over structures with pinfish, tomtate, and other small fish. Jigging.
Notes: A strong fish that will fight until exhausted. Released fish need to be revived fully.
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Artificial Reef KBY
Location: 8 nm east of Cumberland Island
81˚ 17.25' W
81˚ 17.0' W
81˚ 16.75' W
81˚ 16.5' W
11
12
10
30˚ 47.25' N
9
6
5
8
7
4
3
30˚ 47.0' N
2
13
1
14
W
Structure
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
B
Buoy “KBY”
45395.7/61912.8
1
USN Wharf Rubble
45396.1/61910.4
037° @ 0.28 nm
30°46.829' / 81°17.140'
2
USN Wharf Rubble
45396.0/61907.6
044° @ 0.55 nm
30°47.016' / 81°16.907'
3
USN Wharf Rubble
45397.0/61908.9
030° @ 0.50 nm
30°47.041' / 81°17.066'
4
USN Wharf Rubble
45397.7/61909.2
032° @ 0.50 nm
30°47.066' / 81°17.131'
5
USN Wharf Rubble
45397.3/61908.3
029° @ 0.58 nm
30°47.120' / 81°17.042'
6
USN Wharf Rubble
45396.3/61906.4
040° @ 0.70 nm
30°47.166' / 81°16.846'
7
USN Wharf Rubble
45394.2/61904.9
056° @ 0.75 nm
30°47.092' / 81°16.647'
8
USN Wharf Rubble
45395.2/61904.8
055° @ 0.85 nm
30°47.163' / 81°16.636'
9
USN Wharf Rubble
45395.5/61905.0
047° @ 0.81 nm
30°47.197' / 81°16.686'
10
USN Wharf Rubble
45397.2/61906.2
034° @ 0.78 nm
30°47.273' / 81°16.865'
11
USN Wharf Rubble
45395.6/61901.7
045° @ 1.14 nm
30°47.465' / 81°16.461'
12
USN Wharf Rubble
45394.6/61901.6
050° @ 1.15 nm
30°47.405' / 81°16.372'
13
USN Wharf Rubble
45393.1/61904.6
070° @ 0.81 nm
30°46.967' / 81°16.549'
14
USN Wharf Rubble
45394.4/61908.0
061° @ 0.45 nm
30°46.844' / 81°16.874'
15
USN Wharf Rubble
45394.3/61908.5
073° @ 0.45 nm
30°46.788' / 81°16.905'
30°46.590' / 81°17.309'
Notes:
N
15
30˚ 46.75' N
#
E
S
Dive at your
own risk!
Nautical Mile
0
1/4
TO “KBY”
TO RW“STA”
FROM RW“STA”
FROM “KBY”
177° @ 9.10 nm
357° @ 9.10 nm
TO “KBY”
TO RANGE*
FROM RANGE*
FROM “KBY”
038° @ 3.63 nm
218° @ 3.63 nm
* Rear (Northern) Offshore Range/Tower -St. Mary’s Channel-
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1/2
Vermilion Snapper
Rhomboplites aurorubens
Description: More streamlined than
red snapper with a bright vermilion
(scarlet red) back fading to a white
belly. Forked tail with a faint
black margin. Adults prefer
deeper waters, where it
forms large schools. Average
less
than 2 lbs.
Season: June-October, nearshore.
Methods: Bottom rig baited with squid or cut bait.
Notes: Commonly referred to as “beeliners.”
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Artificial Reef KC
Location: 9 nm southeast of Wassaw Island
80˚ 47.0' W
80˚ 46.5' W
80˚ 46.0' W
31˚ 51.0' N
1
Structure
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
Buoy “KC”
45564.3/61324.2
1
“Honey” Barge
45563.7/61321.1
064° @ 0.26 nm
31°50.944' / 80°46.290'
2
Deck Barge
45561.2/61319.6
100° @ 0.46 nm
31°50.775' / 80°46.015'
3
Pallet Balls
45560.6/61316.6
305° @ 0.22 nm
31°50.920' / 80°45.777'
4
“Motherlode” Barge
45563.9/61324.6
178° @ 0.11 nm
31°50.699' / 80°46.533'
5
Dump Scow
45562.8/61325.5
178° @ 0.31 nm
31°50.502' / 80°46.507'
6
Sailboat “Jupiter”
45560.4/61325.6
169° @ 0.62 nm
31°50.211' / 80°46.343'
7
Pallet Balls
45559.9/61325.2
167° @ 0.67 nm
31°50.171' / 80°46.297'
8
“Olympics” Barge
45558.6/61326.6
170° @ 0.94 nm
31°49.904' / 80°46.260'
9
Concrete Pipe
45564.0/61328.7
215° @ 0.44 nm
31°50.409' / 80°46.798'
10
Concrete Pipe
45562.7/61330.6
205° @ 0.75 nm
31°50.086' / 80°46.842'
#
3
2
4
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
31°50.810' / 80°46.550'
N
5
31˚ 50.5' N
W
E
9
Notes:
S
6
7
10
31˚ 50.0' N
8
Nautical Mile
Dive at your
own risk!
0
1/4
1/2
3/4
TO
TO
“KC”
R“2W”
TO
“KC”
TO RW“OS”
FROM
FROM
R“2W”
“KC”
FROM RW“OS”
FROM
“KC”
103° @ 5.47 nm
283° @ 5.47 nm
075° @ 8.70 nm
255° @ 8.70 nm
1
Gray Triggerfish
Balistes capriscus
Description: Drab-gray with a tough, leathery
skin and distinctive shape. Like sheepshead,
“triggers” have strong, flat teeth for
grazing on barnacles and similar
growth. Average 2-4 lbs., but may
exceed 10 lbs.
Season: April-December,
nearshore. Year-round, offshore.
Methods: 2-hook bottom rig baited
with squid or cut bait.
Notes: Named for the large forward dorsal
42
spine or “trigger” that cocks up when the fish is disturbed.
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Artificial Reef KTK
Location: 7 nm east of Blackbeard Island
81˚ 01.0' W
1
81˚ 00.5' W
3
81˚ 00.0' W
80˚ 59.5' W
4
31˚ 31.0' N
2
7
14
5
6
31˚ 30.5' N
8
N
9
W
E
S
15
31˚ 30.0' N
11
10
#
Structure
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
B
Buoy “KTK”
45553.5/61561.7
1
Concrete Rubble
45552.2/61559.4
088° @ 0.18 nm
31°31.187' / 81°01.152'
2
Concrete Rubble
45550.0/61561.9
163° @ 0.41 nm
31°30.792' / 81°01.175'
3
Debarking Drums/Rubble 45550.4/61557.4
098° @ 0.43 nm
31°31.146' / 81°00.863'
4
Barge “Modena”
45545.3/61551.1
101° @ 1.05 nm
31°31.061' / 81°00.132'
5
M-60 Battle Tanks
45541.1/61548.0
108° @ 1.53 nm
31°30.831' / 80°59.614'
6
M-60 Battle Tanks
45540.7/61548.2
110° @ 1.51 nm
31°30.788' / 80°59.643'
7
Debarking Drums/Rubble 45546.0/61556.8
128° @ 0.84 nm
31°30.718' / 81°00.530'
8
Concrete Pipe
45543.2/61556.1
132° @ 1.13 nm
31°30.440' / 81°00.310'
9
Concrete Pipe
45543.1/61556.1
135° @ 1.15 nm
31°30.431' / 81°00.317'
10 Concrete Pipe
45538.5/61555.6
143° @ 1.63 nm
31°29.950' / 80°59.976'
11 Concrete Pipe
45538.6/60555.4
141° @ 1.69 nm
31°29.961' / 80°59.971'
12 Pallet Balls
45535.3/61552.4
130° @ 1.96 nm
31°29.838' / 80°59.614'
13 Pallet Balls
45544.6/61570.1
113° @ 1.87 nm
31°29.515' / 80°59.351'
14 Pallet Balls
45549.9/61562.3
167° @ 0.50 nm
31°30.688' / 81°01.175'
15 Pallet Balls
45546.4/61565.1
175° @ 1.07 nm
31°30.109' / 81°01.136'
16 Pallet Balls
45544.0/61568.3
180° @ 1.59 nm
31°29.584' / 81°01.194'
17 Pallet Balls
45540.5/61563.2
159° @ 1.67 nm
31°29.562' / 81°00.642'
31°31.164' / 81°01.362'
12
16
17
31˚ 29.5' N
Nautical Mile
Dive at your
own risk!
0
1/4
1/2
TO
TO
“KTK”
RW“S”
FROM
FROM
RW“S”
“KTK”
097° @ 2.17 nm
277° @ 2.17 nm
TO
TO
“KTK”
RW“D”
FROM
FROM
RW“D”
“KTK”
047° @ 13.11 nm
227° @ 13.11 nm
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Black Sea Bass, Blackfish
Centropristis striata
13
3/4
1
Description: One of Georgia’s most abundant
offshore reeffishes. Black-green to brown
overall. A white “streamer” may extend
from the upper lobe of the tail in
larger fish. During spawning, the
larger males develop greenish
humps in front of the dorsal fin
and are often referred to as
“greenheads.” Average less than 1
lb., although fish over 2 lbs. are
common. May exceed 5 lbs. Less abundant and
generally smaller, related rock (Centropristis
philadelphica) and bank (Centropristis ocyurus) sea bass feature more body markings
and the three tail lobes are extended, often with filaments.
Season: Year-round.
Methods: 2-hook bottom rig baited with almost anything.
Notes: Become males as age. Congregate at reefs in Winter and Spring to spawn.
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Artificial Reef L
#
80˚ 36.5' W
80˚ 36.0' W
80˚ 35.0' W
80˚ 35.5' W
31˚ 46.0' N
15
7
6
31˚ 45.5' N
1
2
16
17
8
9
3
10
4
31˚ 45.0' N
11
5
12
13
N
W
Nautical Mile
0
1/4
1/2
TO
TO
“L”
R“2W”
TO
“L”
TO RW“OS”
FROM
FROM
R“2W”
“L”
FROM RW“OS”
FROM
“L”
299° @ 15.20 nm
119° @ 15.20 nm
103° @ 16.80 nm
283° @ 16.80 nm
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
Buoy “L”
45480.0/61263.6
31°45.498' / 80°36.475'
1
Dredge “Henry Bacon”
45480.0/61264.7
228° @ 0.09 nm
31°45.385' / 80°36.543'
2
“Latex” Barge
45480.9/61266.1
255° @ 0.20 nm
31°45.379' / 80°36.700'
3
“Sayler” Barge
45479.4/61266.1
208° @ 0.27 nm
31°45.200' / 80°36.596'
4
Tug “Senasqua”
45479.3/61268.3
212° @ 0.47 nm
31°45.030' / 80°36.721'
5
Tug “Delta Diamond”
45477.0/61265.8
178° @ 0.50 nm
31°44.948' / 80°36.405'
6
M-60 Battle Tanks
45475.2/61255.7
092° @ 0.75 nm
31°45.492' / 80°35.595'
7
M-60 Battle Tanks
45475.0/61255.2
090° @ 0.80 nm
31°45.515' / 80°35.539'
8
M-60 Battle Tanks
45474.3/61256.7
105° @ 0.77 nm
31°45.319' / 80°35.586'
9
M-60 Battle Tanks
45474.1/61256.4
104° @ 0.77 nm
31°45.325' / 80°35.576'
45473.2/61257.7
118° @ 0.83 nm
31°45.133' / 80°35.573'
45472.1/61258.3
128° @ 0.95 nm
31°44.938' / 80°35.538'
45472.1/61258.4
129° @ 0.95 nm
31°44.928' / 80°35.546'
45472.0/61258.7
130° @ 0.96 nm
31°44.902' / 80°35.553'
45468.2/61258.7
142° @ 1.41 nm
31°44.463' / 80°35.300'
15 Pallet Balls
45472.8/61248.9
083° @ 1.32 nm
31°45.721' / 80°34.960'
16 Pallet Balls
45471.5/61249.9
093° @ 1.30 nm
31°45.504' / 80°34.942'
17 Pallet Balls
45471.0/61249.1
094° @ 1.38 nm
31°45.492' / 80°34.858'
Scamp
Mycteroperca phenax
14
Dive at your
own risk!
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
E
S
31˚ 44.5' N
Structure
3/4
1
Description: A light to dark brown
grouper with small, dark reddishbrown spots on sides, possibly in
indistinct broken lines or
blotches. Corners of the
mouth yellowish. Elongated
tail rays develop with age,
creating a ragged edge, often
referred to as a “broom tail.” More
common in depths greater than 75’.
Generally smaller than gag grouper, scamp
average 10-15 lbs., but may get larger.
Season: May-November, nearshore. Year-round, offshore.
Methods: Heavy tackle with bottom or “grouper” rig baited with live
cigar minnows, pinfish, or other baitfish. Whole dead cigar minnows,
cut bait, or squid can also be used.
Notes: Like gag, scamp change sex from female to male with age and
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form spawning aggregations along the edge of the continental shelf.
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Artificial Reef MRY
81˚ 07.0' W
81˚ 06.5' W
81˚ 06.0' W
5
N
30˚ 47.0' N
W
E
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
#
Structure
B
Reef “MRY”
1
Pallet Balls
45326.5/61826.0
30°46.310' / 81°07.172'
2
Pallet Balls
45325.6/61825.6
30°46.255' / 81°07.091'
3
Pallet Balls
45323.6/61822.5
30°46.295' / 81°06.757'
4
Pallet Balls
45322.2/61816.7
30°46.591' / 81°06.248'
5
Pallet Balls
45322.5/61810.7
30°47.104' / 81°05.798'
6
Pallet Balls
45321.4/61812.1
30°46.871' / 80°05.846'
7
Pallet Balls
45318.6/61813.0
30°46.511' / 81°05.759'
8
Pallet Balls
45316.8/61815.1
30°46.172' / 81°05.837'
not buoyed
S
6
4
7
30˚ 46.5' N
1
Notes:
3
2
Tomtate
Haemulon aurolineatum
8
30˚ 46.0' N
Nautical Mile
Dive at your
own risk!
0
1/4
1/2
3/4
TO “MRY” (#4)
TO RANGE*
FROM RANGE*
FROM “MRY” (#4)
081° @ 11.93 nm
261° @ 11.93 nm
* Rear (Northern) Offshore Range/Tower -St. Marys Channel-
1
Description: Silvery-white overall with a
yellow-brown stripe running along the body
from the eye to a distinct spot at the
base of the tail. Another, shorter
yellowish stripe may occur on the
upper back. In older fish, body
color darkens and the tail spot
becomes less distinct. Inside of
mouth scarlet red. One of the
smallest grunts, tomtate caught by
anglers generally
average 6”-8”.
Season: April - December.
Methods: A standard bottom rig with small hooks and baited with small pieces of
squid, shrimp, or cut bait. Often used as live bait when fishing for grouper or live-lining
for amberjack or barracuda.
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Notes: Georgia’s most abundant offshore grunt.
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Artificial Reef SAV
Location: 6 nm southeast of Tybee Island
80˚ 47.5' W
80˚ 47.0' W
80˚ 46.5' W
#
Structure
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
B
Buoy “SAV”
45589.7/61305.6
1
Concrete Pipe
45588.7/61305.6
144° @ 0.09 nm
31°55.196' / 80°47.142'
2
Concrete Pipe
45588.8/61306.7
179° @ 0.21 nm
31°55.051' / 80°47.182'
3
Concrete Pipe
45586.5/61303.6
132° @ 0.37 nm
31°55.042' / 80°46.863'
4
Deck Barge
45585.5/61310.5
185° @ 0.89 nm
31°54.370' / 80°47.207'
5
Deck Barge w/Work Boat 45585.4/61311.1
186° @ 0.96 nm
31°54.299' / 80°47.229'
31°55.261' / 80°47.209'
1
31˚ 55.0' N
Notes:
3
2
N
W
E
S
31˚ 54.5' N
4
5
Little Tunny
Euthynnus alletteratus
31˚ 54.0' N
Nautical Mile
Dive at your
own risk!
0
1/4
1/2
3/4
TO
TO
“SAV”
G“5”*
FROM
FROM
G“5”*
“SAV”
199° @ 4.02 nm
019° @ 4.02 nm
* Savannah Channel
1
Description: Bullet-shaped. Steel-bluish above
and silvery-white below. Rear of the back with
a dark, wavy pattern. Scattered dark
spots below the pectoral fins.
Little tunny average 5-10 lbs.,
but can reach 20 lbs.
Commonly referred to as
“bonito,” little tunny should
not be confused with smaller
Atlantic bonito (Sarda sarda), which
have straight lines on the back and occur only
occasionally off Georgia.
Season: March-December, migrating seasonally. Schools of little tunny arrive in
TO
TO
“SAV”
R“2W”
FROM
FROM
R“2W”
“SAV”
058° @ 6.14 nm
238° @ 6.14 nm
50
nearshore waters in early Spring, followed by blackfin tuna (Thunnus atlanticus), which
are caught at the deeper reefs and Navy Towers. Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares)
are also taken near the Navy Towers and further offshore during the warmer months.
Methods: Trolling with dead/live natural baits and artificial lures.
Notes: A strong fighting fish, even at small sizes. Unlike true tunas, tablefare is poor.
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Artificial Reef SFC
Location: 18nm East of Little Cumberland Island
81˚ 03.0' W
81˚ 02.75' W
81˚ 02.5' W
31˚ 00.5' N
1
2
#
Structure
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
B
Buoy “SFC”
45384.5/61721.7
1
M-60 Battle Tanks
45384.2/61720.1
053° @ 0.14 nm
31°00.483' / 81°02.283'
2
Pallet Balls
45389.6/61727.6
283° @ 0.63 nm
31°00.456' / 81°03.128'
3
Pallet Balls
45387.7/61726.9
4
M-60 Battle Tanks
45386.6/61726.3
255° @ 0.43 nm
31°00.240' / 81°02.874'
5
M-60 Battle Tanks
45386.5/61726.5
254° @ 0.45 nm
31°00.224' / 81°02.890'
6
Pallet Balls
45386.6/61728.9
245° @ 0.64 nm
31°00.050' / 81°03.050'
7
Landing Craft “Optimist”
45381.1/61722.9
175° @ 0.47 nm
30°59.928' / 81°02.308'
8
Landing Craft “Scalper”
45380.6/61723.2
175° @ 0.53 nm
30°59.862' / 81°02.298'
31°00.386' / 81°02.405'
31°00.312' / 81°02.982'
3
Notes:
31˚ 00.25' N
4
N
5
W
E
S
6
31˚ 00.0' N
7
8
Dive at your
own risk!
Nautical Mile
0
1/4
USCG BUOY/ REEF COORDINATES
TO “SFC”
TO RW“STS”
FROM RW“STS”
FROM “SFC”
110° @ 11.34 nm
290° @ 11.34 nm
TO R“2B”
TO RW“STA”
FROM RW“STA”
FROM R“2B”
246° @ 9.22 nm
066° @ 9.22 nm
TO
TO
FROM
FROM
093° @ 6.21 nm
273° @ 6.21 nm
“SFC”
R“2B”
R“2B”
“SFC”
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1/2
Red Porgy
Pagrus pagrus
Description: Deep-bodied. Pinkish above,
silvery-white below. Rows of small blue
spots along sides with blue streaks
around the eyes. Rear nostril
round, not slit-like. Average
1-2 lbs., but may get much
larger. More common in
deeper waters. Occasional at
artificial reefs.
Season: Year-round, offshore.
Methods: Bottom rig baited with squid or cut bait.
Notes: Often referred to as “pinkies” or “silver snapper.” Long-lived, changing sex to
males with age and larger size. Heavily overfished.
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Artificial Reef TC
81˚ 24.2' W
81˚ 24.0' W
#
Structure
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
B
Buoy “TC”
45443.4/61969.6
1
45443.3/61969.1
062° @ 115 yds.
30°47.004' / 81°23.923'
2
45443.2/61969.9
190° @ 80 yds.
30°46.933' / 81°23.977'
3
45443.9/61969.8
322° @ 105 yds.
30°47.010' / 81°24.015'
31°46.973' / 81°23.975'
N
Notes:
W
E
S
3
1
30˚ 47.0' N
2
Atlantic Spadefish
Chaetodipterus faber
Yards
Dive at your
own risk!
0
100
USCG BUOY/ REEF COORDINATES
TO
TO
“TC”
R“18”*
FROM
FROM
R“18”*
“TC”
357° @ 4.35 nm
177° @ 4.35 nm
* St. Mary’s Channel
200
Description: Deep, compressed sliver-gray body
with 4-6 broad, black vertical bars. Larger
fish generally darker and bars may fade.
Average 3-5 lbs., but may exceed 10
lbs.
Season: Year-round. During warmer
months, large schools are often
seen finning at the surface over
offshore wrecks.
Methods: Spin-casting to surface
schools using an unweighted or lightly
weighted rig with a short-shanked hook baited
with jellyball (a jellyfish) strips or small pieces of
shrimp. Small float rigs are also used.
Notes: Often erroneously referred to as “angelfish.” Abundant in estuarines as small
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juveniles, Atlantic spadefish gradually move offshore with growth.
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Artificial Reefs WW & DW
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
#
Structure
Reef WW Location: 50 nm southeast of Wassaw Sound
B
Reef “WW”
1
Hopper Barge
45262.4/60953.1
31°42.878' / 79°58.577'
Reef DW Location: 70 nm east of Sapelo Island
2
Tug “Semarca 40”
45258.5/60952.5
31°42.434' / 79°58.281'
not buoyed
Notes:
80˚ 30.0' W
80˚ 20.0' W
R7
80˚ 10.0' W
118
79˚ 50.0' W
80˚ 00.0' W
N
º@1
6.3n
m
31˚ 40.0' N
1 WW
2
nm
.2
@
º
58
17
W
E
S
R8
#
Structure
1
Reef “DW”
1
Dump Scow
Loran C
7980-Z / 7980-X
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
not buoyed
45102.2/61008.5
31°21.525' / 79°50.403'
Notes:
0
31˚ 30.0' N
M2R6
12
3º@
22
.7n
m
Dolphin
Coryphaena hippurus
DW
1
31˚ 20.0' N
m
.8n
6
1
5º@
06
= U.S. Navy Tower
R3
Nautical Miles
Dive at your
own risk!
0
10
20
Description: Tapered, brightly-colored
bodies with metallic blue-green
backs and golden sides with
blue spots. Male “bull”
dolphin have steep
foreheads, while “cows”
have rounded heads. Openocean, warm water fish.
Attracted to floating debris
and weedlines. Young “school”
dolphin average 2-3 lbs., while adults
may reach 50 lbs. or more.
Season: Regularly encountered near the warm waters of the Gulf Stream and in deeper
shelf waters. Although commonly taken at the Navy Towers, dolphin are a rare summer
visitor to Georgia reefs inside 30 nautical miles.
Methods: Fast trolling with rigged dead baits and artificials. Keeping a hooked fish in
the water next to the boat will frequently attract the remainder of the school, which can
be cast to.
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Notes: Also referred to as “dolphinfish” or “mahi-mahi.”
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Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary
Location: 17 nm east of Sapelo Island
80˚ 54.0' W
80˚ 53.0' W
80˚ 52.0' W
80˚ 51.0' W
1
2
31˚ 24.0' N
11
12
9
7
10
3
8
13
6
31˚ 23.0' N
#
Structure
LORAN C
7980-Z / 7980-X
Heading / Distance
from BUOY
GPS
B
Buoy “GRS”
45459.5/61516.5
1
1'-3' Ledge & Outcrops
45458.1/61511.7
048° @ 0.53 nm
31°24.344' / 80°51.816'
2
1'-2' Ledge / Outcrops
45450.0/61503.4
090° @ 1.28 nm
31°24.074' / 80°50.720'
3
1'-2' Ledge
45444.0/61501.9
110° @ 1.74 nm
31°23.515' / 80°50.231'
4
45442.3/61510.8
142° @ 1.77 nm
31°22.688' / 80°50.770'
5
45457.7/61534.4
221° @ 1.72 nm
31°22.560' / 80°53.366'
6
45461.0/61531.0
237° @ 1.24 nm
31°23.191' / 80°53.330'
7
3' Ledge
45463.7/61529.2
257° @ 1.07 nm
31°23.622' / 80°53.387'
8
4'-5' Ledge
45462.9/61527.7
256° @ 0.92 nm
31°23.652' / 80°53.223'
9
2'-3' Ledge
45462.3/61526.1
257° @ 0.79 nm
31°23.701' / 80°53.078'
10 3'-6' Ledge
45460.8/61521.7
272° @ 1.26 nm
31°23.870' / 80°52.678'
11 4'-5' Ledge
45465.4/61528.5
271° @ 1.06 nm
31°23.866' / 80°53.447'
12 1'-2' Ledges
45470.3/61535.6
273° @ 1.75 nm
31°23.855' / 80°54.253'
13 1'-2' Ledges & Outcrops
45468.0/61538.0
259° @ 1.83 nm
31°23.422' / 80°54.275'
31°24.005' / 80°52.201'
Notes:
4
N
5
W
E
S
31˚ 22.0' N
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
Nautical Miles
Dive at your
own risk!
0
1/2
1
1 1/2
TO
TO
Y“S”
RW“S”
FROM
FROM
RW“S”
Y“S”
115° @ 8.42 nm
295° @ 8.42 nm
TO
TO
“GRS”
Y“S”
FROM
FROM
Y“S”
“GRS”
162° @ 4.79 nm
342° @ 4.79 nm
TO
TO
“GRS”
RW“D”
FROM
FROM
RW“D”
“GRS”
086° @ 16.63 nm
266° @ 16.63 nm
58
2
Description: Body dark blue above, fading to
brownish-blue on the lower sides to silver
white below. The sides feature 15-20
vertical bars consisting of small,
blue spots. Uniformly high,
sail-like, and with many
small black spots, the
blue-black dorsal fin of
this billfish is distinctive.
Most sailfish caught off Georgia are
small, averaging less than 40 lbs.
Season: Prefers warm water temperatures above 75˚ F.
Occasionally encountered very close to shore during the Summer months.
Methods: Trolling with natural baits and artificial lures.
Notes: Release! May not be landed in Georgia.
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