Lee-Collier (LE0006)
Artificial reef Lee County, Florida, Gulf side. Lee-Collier,Busses,10/87, DGPS.
What bites on Lee-Collier
Structure in 35 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 Lee-Collier
In 35 ft, pay out about 195 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 273 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 Lee-Collier
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiggins Pass 4.5 Mile Reef CO0019 | 0.1 mi | WNW | 31 ft |
| Wiggins Pass 5 Mile CO0013 | 0.8 mi | W | 30 ft |
| Wiggins Pass 5 Mile CO0012 | 0.8 mi | W | 30 ft |
| Wiggins Pass 3 Mile C & D CO0067 | 2.9 mi | ENE | 27 ft |
| Rock Reef 1 CO0068 | 2.9 mi | ENE | 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.