Gordon Pass 9 Mile (CO0030)
Artificial reef Collier County, Florida, Gulf side. 92 Concrete Modules Set In Six Rows From North To South..
What bites on Gordon Pass 9 Mile
Structure in 23 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Sheepshead, Mangrove snapper, Gag grouper, Spanish mackerel, Flounder. 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 Gordon Pass 9 Mile
In 23 ft, pay out about 135 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 189 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 Gordon Pass 9 Mile
Naples fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Fort Myers and Sanibel fishing report (29 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasmer Reef - D CO0090 | 2.2 mi | SSE | 40 ft |
| Wasmer Reef Modules 2015 CO0111 | 2.2 mi | SSE | 40 ft |
| Wasmer Reef - A CO0087 | 2.2 mi | SSE | 40 ft |
| Wasmer Reef - B CO0088 | 2.3 mi | SSE | 40 ft |
| Wasmer Reef - E CO0091 | 2.3 mi | SSE | 40 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.