Charlotte's Reef-Rock (N2) (LE0093)
Artificial reef Lee County, Florida, Gulf side. ~300 Pieces of Limestone Rock 1 to 3 Foot Diameter.
What bites on Charlotte's Reef-Rock (N2)
Structure in 50 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Red snapper, Gag grouper, Red grouper, Mangrove snapper, Triggerfish, Amberjack. 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 Charlotte's Reef-Rock (N2)
In 50 ft, pay out about 270 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 378 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 Charlotte's Reef-Rock (N2)
Boca Grande 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 (33 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte's Reef-Rock (N2) LE0092 | 25 yd | W | 50 ft |
| North Reef LE0121 | 0.1 mi | WSW | 50 ft |
| Phoenix 1 LE0127 | 1.1 mi | WSW | 51 ft |
| Tremblay Reef CH0025 | 5.6 mi | ENE | 41 ft |
| Tremblay Reef Barge CH0034 | 5.7 mi | ENE | 42 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.