Belton Johnson Reef (LE0042)
Artificial reef Lee County, Florida, Gulf side. Pilings Stacked In Lincoln Log Shape-1 1st of Two Loads Dgps.
What bites on Belton Johnson Reef
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 Belton Johnson Reef
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 Belton Johnson Reef
Fort Myers and Sanibel fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Boca Grande fishing report (23 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belton Johnson Reef LE0044 | 60 yd | NNE | 32 ft |
| Belton Johnson Reef LE0043 | 0.1 mi | WSW | 32 ft |
| Belton Johnson Reef LE0041 | 0.1 mi | NW | 32 ft |
| Belton Johnson Reef LE0038 | 0.2 mi | N | 30 ft |
| Belton Johnson Reef LE0045 | 0.3 mi | NNW | 32 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.