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Lee County has had an active artificial reef program since the early
1990's. County staff actively pursue grants from state, federal, and
private sources in an effort to create new artificial reefs.
Artificial reefs created by Lee County must not only attract and hold fish
that recreational fisherman enjoy catching, but must also create viable,
long-lasting marine habitat that complement the natural ledges and
outcroppings that are occasionally seen off Lee County's coast. Artificial
reefs in Lee County waters will continue to provide diverse fishing
pleasure for many years to come. Shown below are the 19 artificial reef sites in Lee County offshore and inshore waters. Click on
the reef and you will be taken to a separate page that has an Adobe .pdf
map showing the different depositions of material that fall within the
site. Lee County also has a working Reef Plan document which details the history, planning and management of all County reef sites.
If you are interested in finding out what kind of fish inhabit each reef, check out our Reef Fish Database. Enjoy these photos taken during a survey dive on the Bay Ronto, a wreck 32 miles west of Boca Grande Pass. What's new with Lee County reefs (7/05) Update: On 6/28/05, we deployed 28 Juvenile Fish Refuge Habitats at the Pace's Place reef. These units were placed around the perimeters of existing deployments. On 6/17/05, we deployed bridge rubble at Blanda's reef. Coordinates will be updated soon.
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