Redfish Pass Reef (LE0012)
Artificial reef Lee County, Florida, Gulf side. 50' X 30' X 9' Steel Barge.
What bites on Redfish Pass Reef
Structure in 26 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 Redfish Pass Reef
In 26 ft, pay out about 150 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 210 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 Redfish Pass Reef
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 (15 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redfish Pass Reef LE0011 | 0.4 mi | WSW | 24 ft |
| Pace Rub 2 LE0069 | 4.0 mi | SW | 36 ft |
| Pace Tet LE0066 | 4.0 mi | SW | 36 ft |
| Pace #10 LE0085 | 4.0 mi | SW | 35 ft |
| Pace's Place Barge Reef LE0061 | 4.0 mi | SW | 34 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.