Gasparilla Mitgation Reef South (LE0117)
Artificial reef Lee County, Florida, Gulf side. Limestone Boulder Pile, Second Pile 60 Feet To The South-Mitigation Reef.
What bites on Gasparilla Mitgation Reef South
Structure in 12 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 Gasparilla Mitgation Reef South
In 12 ft, pay out about 80 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 112 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 Gasparilla Mitgation Reef South
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 (24 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasparilla Mitgation Reef Center LE0116 | 123 yd | N | 12 ft |
| Gasparilla Mitgation Reef North LE0115 | 0.1 mi | N | 12 ft |
| Mary's Reef LE0010 | 2.6 mi | WNW | 30 ft |
| Mary's Reef LE0063 | 2.7 mi | WNW | 30 ft |
| Danger Reef CH0005 | 5.0 mi | E | 12 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.