Naples Pier Reef (CO0036)
Artificial reef Collier County, Florida, Gulf side. Large Pile Confirmed By RBF Grant FWC-01002.
What bites on Naples Pier Reef
Structure in 25 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 Naples Pier Reef
In 25 ft, pay out about 145 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 203 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 Naples Pier Reef
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 (27 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples Pier Reef CO0037 | 0.3 mi | SSW | 22 ft |
| Santa Lucia CO0039 | 3.0 mi | S | 24 ft |
| Gordon Pass 5 Mile Reef CO0001 | 3.8 mi | SW | 35 ft |
| Gordon Pass 5 Mile Reef CO0032 | 3.8 mi | SW | 35 ft |
| Gordon Pass 5 Mile Reef CO0002 | 3.8 mi | SW | 35 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. Carry a descending device for reef fish you release.