When black sea bass are around Sebastian Inlet
Black sea bass fishing out of Sebastian Inlet is reef and bottom work that starts at the jetties and runs east. The north and south jetties and the T-dock, the inlet’s dock area, mark the zero point, and every run distance on this page is measured from there. The Sebastian port page carries launch and conditions. The wider picture is in the black sea bass fishing in the Atlantic Southeast and the Atlantic Southeast region guide.
Trips that list them
Nauti Girl lists black sea bass on its nearshore and reef trips, which is the best local timing signal. For seasonal movement and biology, see the black sea bass species guide.
Where boats run and the grounds that hold them
Grounds step outward from unnamed bottom in 100 ft just north of the inlet to reef sites 11 to 12 miles east. The deep-drop range lies beyond the reefs. The reef fish guides for this coast cover the regional picture.
| Ground | Depth | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom ground north of Sebastian Inlet (unnamed) | 100 ft | Just north of Sebastian Inlet |
| Indian River County offshore artificial reefs (eight reefs) | 65 ft | 11 to 12 miles east of Sebastian Inlet |
| Big Easy reef complex (named 85 and 90 ft reefs) | 85 ft | |
| Monster Hole (shoal) | ||
| Nauti Girl swordfish drop grounds | 1600 ft | 35 to 45 miles offshore of Melbourne and Sebastian |
You can mark these reefs on the Chart Contours layer. Chart layers are not for navigation.
Bottom north of the inlet, 100 ft
This unnamed bottom in 100 ft, just north of Sebastian Inlet, is the closest ground on the list.
Indian River County reefs, 65 ft
The county holds eight offshore artificial reefs in 65 ft, 11 to 12 miles east of Sebastian Inlet. Of the grounds on this page, they have the most detail available.
Big Easy reefs, 85 and 90 ft
The Big Easy reef complex holds named reefs in 85 and 90 ft, which makes it the deeper option compared with the 65 ft county reefs.
Monster Hole
Monster Hole is a named shoal near the inlet.
The outer range
Nauti Girl’s swordfish drop grounds sit in 1600 ft, 35 to 45 miles offshore of Melbourne and Sebastian. The Gulf Stream edge is part of the same outer range. These are the farthest waters local boats run, and the fishing there is deep-drop and offshore work, separate from the reef and bottom fishing described above.
How black sea bass are fished here
The local method is bottom fishing, on the reef and bottom grounds listed above.
Who fishes for them out of Sebastian Inlet
Nauti Girl Sportfishing lists black sea bass for nearshore and reef trips. Captain Scott Wigal runs the 22 ft Sea Chaser center console named Nauti Girl, a boat size that small-boat owners can use as a reference for what runs these trips.
FAQ: black sea bass out of Sebastian Inlet
How far are the Indian River County reefs from Sebastian Inlet?
The eight Indian River County offshore artificial reefs sit 11 to 12 miles east of Sebastian Inlet, in 65 ft.
How deep is the Big Easy reef complex?
The Big Easy reef complex holds named reefs in 85 and 90 ft.
Which charter lists black sea bass out of Sebastian Inlet?
Nauti Girl Sportfishing lists black sea bass on its nearshore and reef trips. Captain Scott Wigal runs the 22 ft Sea Chaser center console named Nauti Girl.
How are black sea bass fished here?
Local anglers bottom fish the nearshore reef and bottom grounds. The black sea bass species guide covers technique.
Where are the rules for black sea bass?
The Florida regulations page and the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council set the rules for black sea bass fishing out of Sebastian Inlet. Check both before you fish.
