Wildmans Reef (LE0077)
Artificial reef Lee County, Florida, Gulf side. 80' Concrete Sailboat.
What bites on Wildmans Reef
Structure in 36 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 Wildmans Reef
In 36 ft, pay out about 200 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 280 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 Wildmans 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 (17 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pace Rub 1 LE0068 | 130 yd | NNW | 36 ft |
| Pace #10 LE0085 | 133 yd | NE | 35 ft |
| Pace's Place Reef-Juvenile Habitats LE0080 | 142 yd | E | 34 ft |
| Pace Tet LE0066 | 167 yd | NNE | 36 ft |
| Pace's Place Barge Reef LE0061 | 171 yd | E | 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.