Phoenix 1 (LE0127)
Artificial reef Lee County, Florida, Gulf side. 150 tons of secondary-use concrete (Box-culverts).
What bites on Phoenix 1
Structure in 51 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 Phoenix 1
In 51 ft, pay out about 275 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 385 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 Phoenix 1
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 (34 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Reef LE0121 | 1.0 mi | ENE | 50 ft |
| Charlotte's Reef-Rock (N2) LE0092 | 1.1 mi | ENE | 50 ft |
| Charlotte's Reef-Rock (N2) LE0093 | 1.1 mi | ENE | 50 ft |
| Palm Island Barge Reef CH0015 | 5.5 mi | NW | 56 ft |
| Palm Island Ferry Limestone CH0041 | 5.5 mi | NW | 61 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.