Rock Reef 3 (CO0070)
Artificial reef Collier County, Florida, Gulf side. About 65 Pieces of 3 Ft. Limestone Boulders, 3 of 4 Drops This Grant.
What bites on Rock Reef 3
Structure in 24 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 Rock Reef 3
In 24 ft, pay out about 140 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 196 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 Rock Reef 3
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 (15 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Reef 1 CO0068 | 165 yd | WSW | 24 ft |
| ECA Reef CO0048 | 173 yd | SSE | 24 ft |
| Wiggins Pass 3 Mile C & D CO0067 | 0.2 mi | SSW | 27 ft |
| Rock Reef 4 CO0071 | 0.2 mi | SSE | 24 ft |
| Rock Reef 2 CO0069 | 0.2 mi | S | 24 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.