Sherman's Reef Barge (LE0016)
Artificial reef Lee County, Florida, Gulf side. Sherman's Barge.
What bites on Sherman's Reef Barge
Structure in 60 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 Sherman's Reef Barge
In 60 ft, pay out about 320 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 448 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 Sherman's Reef Barge
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 (25 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley D Shrimp Boat LE0040 | 0.1 mi | NE | 60 ft |
| Vixen Wreck LE0039 | 0.1 mi | ESE | 60 ft |
| Arcoa Reef LE0029 | 0.5 mi | SSW | 60 ft |
| Arcoa Reef LE0034 | 0.5 mi | S | 60 ft |
| Barge #1 Site LE0030 | 0.8 mi | SSW | 57 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.