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Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp Artificial Reefs
An ADCNR offshore reef permit zone off the Alabama coast with 424 listed reefs.
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Baldwin County
First look at Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp off Alabama
The 2025 master list puts 424 reefs inside Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp, an offshore reef permit zone. About 233,217 acres (364.3 sq mi) fall inside it. Status: Available for Public Reef Deployments.
Placement years span 1974 to 2025. Listed depths run from 65 to 221 feet. Pyramid is the structure listed most often.
424reefs listed
233,217acres
65 to 221 ftlisted depth
1974 to 2025years placed
Plan with these positions, then confirm on your own electronics.
ADCNR Marine Resources Division public reef master list 2025 (KMZ; reef layer), read November 1, 2026. Coordinates are for information only, not for navigation.
Reefs
Deployments inside Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp
| Reef | Structure and material | Placed | Listed depth | Position as listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helton Memorial | Pyramid, 8' Florida limestone pyramid (One) with 8' base | 2025 | 94 ft listed depth | N30° 2.33' W087° 33.093' |
| Lane Memorial | Pyramid, 10' Florida limestone pyramid (One) with 10' base | 2025 | 149 ft listed depth | N29° 39.615' W087° 32.921' |
| Alvarez Memorial | Pyramid, 8' Florida limestone pyramid (One) | 2024 | 92 ft listed depth | N30° 2.033' W087° 32.466' |
| Banc Marshall Memorial | Pyramid, 8' Florida limestone pyramid (One) | 2024 | 95 ft listed depth | N30° 0.382' W087° 32.382' |
| Campbell Memorial | Pyramid, 8' Florida limestone pyramid (One) | 2024 | 91 ft listed depth | N30° 1.453' W087° 38.73' |
| Fl51_Pl1_Clr-4 | Structural Steel, Industrial Chiller that is approximately 12’L X 6’W X 7’H and weighs 8,000 lbs | 2024 | 99 ft listed depth | N29° 58.264' W087° 33.203' |
| Windham Memorial | Pyramid, 8' Florida limestone pyramid (One) | 2024 | 99 ft listed depth | N29° 59.709' W087° 32.502' |
| Redman Memorial | Pyramid, Concrete & limestone pyramid (One) 15' height and 15' triangular base | 2022 | 90 ft listed depth | N30° 2.301' W87° 32.986' |
| Skippy Andrews 1 | Pyramid, 10’ Florida limestone pyramid (One) with 10’ base | 2022 | 121 ft listed depth | N29° 47.999' W87° 35.351' |
| Skippy Andrews 2 | Pyramid, 10’ Florida limestone pyramid (One) with 10’ base | 2022 | 114 ft listed depth | N29° 50.816' W87° 38.292' |
| Spmid 22-002 | Pyramid, Concrete & limestone pyramid (One) 25' height and 15' triangular base | 2022 | 153 ft listed depth | N29° 38.031' W87° 35.161' |
| Spmid 22-003 | Pyramid, Concrete & limestone pyramid (One) 25' height and 15' triangular base | 2022 | 149 ft listed depth | N29° 39.157' W87° 33.102' |
| Spmid 22-004 | Pyramid, Concrete & limestone pyramid (One) 25' height and 15' triangular base | 2022 | 133 ft listed depth | N29° 39.326' W87° 35.318' |
| Spmid 22-006 | Pyramid, Concrete & limestone pyramid (One) 25' height and 15' triangular base | 2022 | 144 ft listed depth | N29° 39.498' W87° 33.901' |
| Spmid 22-007 | Pyramid, Concrete & limestone pyramid (One) 25' height and 15' triangular base | 2022 | 141 ft listed depth | N29° 39.878' W87° 34.001' |
| Spmid 22-018 | Pyramid, Concrete & limestone pyramid (One) 25' height and 15' triangular base | 2022 | 122 ft listed depth | N29° 41.487' W87° 36.439' |
| Spmid 22-019 | Pyramid, Concrete & limestone pyramid (One) 25' height and 15' triangular base | 2022 | 141 ft listed depth | N29° 41.514' W87° 32.827' |
| Spmid 22-020 | Pyramid, Concrete & limestone pyramid (One) 25' height and 15' triangular base | 2022 | 122 ft listed depth | N29° 41.696' W87° 36.164' |
| Spmid 22-151 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramid (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base | 2022 | 146 ft listed depth | N29° 38.082' W87° 35.558' |
| Spmid 22-152 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramid (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base | 2022 | 154 ft listed depth | N29° 38.498' W87° 33.155' |
| Spmid 22-153 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramid (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base | 2022 | 160 ft listed depth | N29° 38.668' W87° 32.480' |
| Spmid 22-156 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramid (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base | 2022 | 141 ft listed depth | N29° 39.625' W87° 34.253' |
| Spmid 22-157 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramid (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base | 2022 | 146 ft listed depth | N29° 39.661' W87° 33.576' |
| Spmid 22-160 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramid (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base | 2022 | 131 ft listed depth | N29° 40.039' W87° 34.794' |
| Spmid 22-163 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramid (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base | 2022 | 120 ft listed depth | N29° 41.577' W087° 36.986' |
| Spmid 22-164 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramid (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base | 2022 | 119 ft listed depth | N29° 41.658' W087° 37.639' |
| Elaqua | Pyramid, 10’ Florida limestone pyramid with 10’ base | 2021 | 92 ft listed depth | N30° 1.173' W87° 37.828' |
| BSA Troop 49* | Vessel, 55’ steel hull shrimp boat with cabin, deck, rigging, and propulsion removed | 2020 | 92 ft listed depth | N30° 2.981' W87° 38.716' |
| Greg Bridges | Pyramid, One 2016 8' Florida limestone pyramid | 2019 | 76 ft listed depth | N30° 0.998' W87° 50.106' |
| Harris | Pyramid, 8' Florida limestone pyramid (One) | 2018 | 92 ft listed depth | N30° 3.025' W87° 37.596' |
| New Venture | Ship, 250' shipwreck from the survey vessel New Venture | 2018 | 127 ft listed depth | N29° 54.052' W87° 32.896' |
| SPmid 18-001 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramids (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base (6 disc pedestal structure nested inside each module | 2018 | 100 ft listed depth | N29° 59.879' W87° 44.541' |
| SPmid 18-002 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramids (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base (8’ pyramid nested inside each module) | 2018 | 93 ft listed depth | N29° 59.827' W87° 37.376' |
| SPmid 18-003 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramids (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base (8’ pyramid nested inside each module) | 2018 | 91 ft listed depth | N29° 58.978' W87° 46.911' |
| SPmid 18-004 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramids (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base (8’ pyramid nested inside each module) | 2018 | 106 ft listed depth | N29° 58.375' W87° 39.669' |
| SPmid 18-005 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramids (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base (8’ pyramid nested inside each module) | 2018 | 98 ft listed depth | N29° 57.863' W87° 32.664' |
| SPmid 18-006* | Pyramid, Concrete & limestone pyramid (One) 25' height and 15' triangular base (6 disc pedestal structure nested inside module) | 2018 | 112 ft listed depth | N29° 57.397' W87° 41.634' |
| SPmid 18-007* | Pyramid, Concrete & limestone pyramid (One) 25' height and 15' triangular base (8’ pyramid nested inside module) | 2018 | 97 ft listed depth | N29° 56.844' W87° 34.724' |
| SPmid 18-008 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramids (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base (6 disc pedestal structure nested inside each module | 2018 | 102 ft listed depth | N29° 56.535' W87° 34.805' |
| SPmid 18-009* | Pyramid, Concrete & limestone pyramid (One) 25' height and 15' triangular base (6 disc pedestal structure nested inside module) | 2018 | 101 ft listed depth | N29° 55.638' W87° 35.947' |
| SPmid 18-010 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramids (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base (8’ pyramid nested inside each module) | 2018 | 111 ft listed depth | N29° 54.832' W87° 34.267' |
| SPmid 18-011 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramids (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base (6 disc pedestal structure nested inside each module | 2018 | 103 ft listed depth | N29° 54.645' W87° 38.695' |
| SPmid 18-012 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramids (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base (8’ pyramid nested inside each module) | 2018 | 107 ft listed depth | N29° 54.989' W87° 43.134' |
| SPmid 18-013 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramids (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base (6 disc pedestal structure nested inside each module | 2018 | 110 ft listed depth | N29° 54.742' W87° 43.613' |
| SPmid 18-014 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramids (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base (8’ pyramid nested inside each module) | 2018 | 109 ft listed depth | N29° 52.577' W87° 44.421' |
| SPmid 18-015 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramids (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base (6 disc pedestal structure nested inside each module | 2018 | 107 ft listed depth | N29° 52.148' W87° 46.481' |
| SPmid 18-016 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramids (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base (6 disc pedestal structure nested inside each module | 2018 | 113 ft listed depth | N29° 51.705' W87° 37.521' |
| SPmid 18-017 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramids (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base (8’ pyramid nested inside each module) | 2018 | 117 ft listed depth | N29° 51.708' W87° 36.913' |
| SPmid 18-018 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramids (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base (6 disc pedestal structure nested inside each module | 2018 | 120 ft listed depth | N29° 50.988' W87° 33.933' |
| SPmid 18-019* | Pyramid, Concrete & limestone pyramid (One) 25' height and 15' triangular base (8’ pyramid nested inside module) | 2018 | 122 ft listed depth | N29° 50.733' W87° 34.661' |
| SPmid 18-020* | Pyramid, Concrete & limestone pyramid (One) 25' height and 15' triangular base (8’ pyramid nested inside module) | 2018 | 116 ft listed depth | N29° 49.974' W87° 39.350' |
| SPmid 18-021 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramids (Two) 25' height and 15' triangular base (6 disc pedestal structure nested inside each module | 2018 | 120 ft listed depth | N29° 47.596' W87° 38.663' |
| SPmid 18-022 | Pyramid Cluster, Concrete & limestone pyramids (Four) 25' height and 15' triangular base (6 disc pedestal structure nested inside each modul | 2018 | 119 ft listed depth | N29° 43.045' W87° 37.243' |
| Enhanced Wreck #1 | Concrete, Existing wreck enhanced with concrete culverts, pipes and junction boxes. | 2016 | 83 ft listed depth | N30° 2.074' W87° 41.920' |
| Enhanced Wreck #2 | Concrete, Existing wreck enhanced with concrete culverts, pipes and junction boxes. | 2016 | 92 ft listed depth | N30° 2.737' W87° 40.132' |
| Enhanced Wreck #3 | Concrete, Existing wreck enhanced with concrete culverts, pipes and junction boxes. | 2016 | 98 ft listed depth | N29° 58.016' W87° 34.546' |
| Enhanced Wreck #4 | Concrete, Existing wreck enhanced with concrete culverts, pipes and junction boxes. | 2016 | 126 ft listed depth | N29° 47.059' W87° 34.137' |
| OB Pipes* | Concrete, 4 large pieces of concrete pipe | 2016 | 107 ft listed depth | N29° 59.577' W87° 33.365' |
| Pmid 16-11 | Pyramid Cluster, 8' Florida limestone pyramids (Three) | 2016 | 114 ft listed depth | N29° 46.917' W87° 35.990' |
| Pmid 16-14 | Pyramid Cluster, 8' Florida limestone pyramids (Three) | 2016 | 125 ft listed depth | N29° 47.779' W87° 40.924' |
Showing 60 of 424; download the ADCNR KMZ for every reef.
The list also gives distances, for example Helton Memorial: 13.2 to the Perdido Pass buoy; 27.4 to the Sand Island light (as listed, no unit given).
ADCNR Marine Resources Division public reef master list 2025 (KMZ; reef layer), read November 1, 2026. Coordinates are for information only, not for navigation.
Materials
Pyramids, rubble and vessels in Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp
- Pyramid247 reefs
- Pyramid Cluster81 reefs
- Tank70 reefs
- Concrete13 reefs
- Bridge4 reefs
- Ship3 reefs
- Vessel2 reefs
- Barge1 reef
- Liberty Ship1 reef
- Boxcar1 reef
Money behind the reefs of Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp
- NFWF Phase 170 reefs
- CIAP27 reefs
- NFWF Phase 219 reefs
- Private Donation8 reefs
- Private/Memorial Reef1 reef
- Boy Scouts of America1 reef
ADCNR Marine Resources Division public reef master list 2025 (KMZ; reef layer), read November 1, 2026. Coordinates are for information only, not for navigation.
Ports
Port towns that serve Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp
- Gulf ShoresBaldwin County, 28 miles south from the zone centre
- Orange BeachBaldwin County, 32 miles south from the zone centre
- Bon SecourBaldwin County, 33 miles south from the zone centre
- Fort MorganBaldwin County, 34 miles southeast from the zone centre
- Perdido BeachBaldwin County, 36 miles south from the zone centre
More ADCNR ramps close to Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp
- Lagoon Park Launch on Oyster BayOyster Bay, 29 miles
- Canal Park on Oyster BayOyster Bay, 31 miles
- The Pines Boat Launch on Bon Secour BayBon Secour Bay, 31 miles
- Cotton Bayou boat rampCotton Bayou, 31 miles
USGS GNIS domestic names (feature class and primary point), read November 1, 2026; ADCNR coastal boating access pages and public access site layer (ADCNR GIS), read November 1, 2026.
Red snapper
When red snapper may be kept from Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp
| Season | Opens | Closes | Rule as printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red snapper (private anglers, shore, state-licensed charter) | May 22, 2026 | not set (quota) | Open 7 days a week until the end of the year or when Alabama's quota has been met; 2 per person per day, 16 inches TL minimum; 2026 private angler quota 664,552 pounds; report through Snapper Check. |
| Red snapper (federally permitted for-hire vessels) | June 1, 2026 | October 26, 2026 | Opens 12:01 a.m. local time June 1, 2026, closes 12:01 a.m. local time October 26, 2026 (147 days in federal waters). |
Limits as printed by the ADCNR Marine Resources Division recreational size, creel and possession limits for state waters (MRD limits page), read November 1, 2026.
Limits
Reef fish limits for Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp
| Species | Daily limit and size | Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Cobia (Ling) | 1 per person, not to exceed 2 per vessel; 36" min. FL | state waters |
| King Mackerel | 3 per person; 24" min. FL | state waters |
| Gag Grouper | 2 per person; 24" min TL | state waters; see seasons |
| Red Grouper | 2 per person; 20" min TL | state waters; see seasons |
| Scamp | 4 per person; 16" min TL | state waters; see seasons |
| Greater Amberjack | 1 per person; 34" min FL | state waters; see seasons |
| Gray Triggerfish | 1 per person; 15" min FL | state waters; see seasons |
| Red Snapper | 2 per person in state and federal waters; 16" min. TL | state waters; see seasons |
| Vermilion Snapper (beeliner) | 10 per person; 10" min. TL | state waters; see seasons |
| Lane Snapper | Reef Fish aggregate; 10" min. TL | state waters; see seasons |
| Gray Snapper (mangrove, black) | 10 per person; 12" min. TL | state waters; see seasons |
State rows cover Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp inside the boundary; outside it the federal rules decide.
Gulf reef fish: state waters extend 9 nautical miles from the beach (including Pelican/Sand Island); all other species: 3 nautical miles (MRD 2026 sheet).
Saltwater anglers 16 and older carry an Alabama saltwater license ($30.90 resident, $66.80 nonresident for 2026-27), plus the $10 Gulf Reef Fish Endorsement to keep reef fish such as red snapper.
Limits as printed by the ADCNR Marine Resources Division recreational size, creel and possession limits for state waters (MRD limits page), read November 1, 2026.
Other zones
More reef zones beside Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp
| Zone | Distance | Class | Reefs listed | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatum Winn North | 15 miles west | Offshore | 347 | 170,233 |
| Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer | 19 miles north | Nearshore | 37 | 4,030 |
| Dr. Sean Powers | 20 miles north | Nearshore | 84 | 5,351 |
| Alabama Gulf Coast Reef and Restoration Foundation | 21 miles north | Nearshore | 106 | 17,919 |
| Alabama Charter Fishing Association | 21 miles north | Nearshore | 100 | 6,388 |
ADCNR Marine Resources Division public reef master list 2025 (KMZ; reef layer), read November 1, 2026. Coordinates are for information only, not for navigation.
Nearby
Within an easy Alabama drive of Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp
Gulf page for Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp
- Alabama Gulf watersstate waters
Bays behind Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp
- Little Lagoon29 miles
- Oyster Bay30 miles
- Cotton Bayou31 miles
- Perdido Pass31 miles
Alabama towns within a drive of Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp
- Gulf Shores30 miles
- Orange Beach32 miles
- Elberta38 miles
Paid trips on Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp from our list
- Fish Orange Beach (Intimidator)charter, Orange Beach, 251-747-2872
- Orange Beach Fishing Associationcharter, Orange Beach, (251) 981-2300
- Orange Beach Sailing Charters and Sunset Cruisescharter, Orange Beach, (251) 981-7245
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Photos
Pictures of the fishing water around Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp
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Answers
Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp: answers for an Alabama fishing day
Where is Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp?
Run about 28 miles from Gulf Shores.
How many structures does ADCNR list in Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp?
There are 424 reefs across about 233,217 acres.
How much water is over Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp?
The list shows 65 to 221 feet.
Are there pyramids in Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp?
You will find Pyramid (247), Pyramid Cluster (81) and Tank (70).
What is the snapper limit at Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp?
Red snapper (private anglers, shore, state-licensed charter): opens May 22, 2026, closes not set (quota). Red Snapper: 2 per person in state and federal waters; 16" min. TL.
Does a visitor need a license for Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp?
Saltwater anglers 16 and older carry an Alabama saltwater license ($30.90 resident, $66.80 nonresident for 2026-27), plus the $10 Gulf Reef Fish Endorsement to keep reef fish such as red snapper.
When were the reefs in Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp placed?
Between 1974 and 2025.
Can I navigate to Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp with these positions?
Use them to plan; confirm with your own electronics.
Where else can I fish reefs near Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp?
Next door: Tatum Winn North, 15 miles.
Put Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp on the offshore list
Check the forecast and the season before running out.