Village 1 (LE0128)
Artificial reef Lee County, Florida, Gulf side. Concrete culverts -11' X 8' X 7'- 3 pieces.
What bites on Village 1
Structure in 30 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 Village 1
In 30 ft, pay out about 170 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 238 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 Village 1
Fort Myers and Sanibel fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Naples fishing report (17 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village 4 LE0131 | 79 yd | SSE | 30 ft |
| Village 2 LE0129 | 122 yd | E | 30 ft |
| Village 5 LE0132 | 0.1 mi | ESE | 30 ft |
| Village 3 LE0130 | 0.1 mi | E | 30 ft |
| Village 6 LE0133 | 0.1 mi | ESE | 30 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.