Marco Island 2015 - 1B (CO0103)
Artificial reef Collier County, Florida, Gulf side. 300+ Limestone Boulders.
What bites on Marco Island 2015 - 1B
Structure in 32 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 Marco Island 2015 - 1B
In 32 ft, pay out about 180 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 252 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 Marco Island 2015 - 1B
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 (57 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haunschild Reef D CO0121 | 123 yd | SSW | 33 ft |
| Haunschild Reef C CO0120 | 167 yd | ESE | 32 ft |
| Marco Island 2015 - 1A CO0102 | 0.1 mi | E | 33 ft |
| Collier 5 Mile Reef CO0009 | 11.1 mi | N | 31 ft |
| Caxambas Pass 5.0 Mile CO0007 | 11.6 mi | N | 30 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.