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Alabama artificial reefs

Dr. Sean Powers Artificial Reefs

An ADCNR nearshore reef zone off the Alabama coast with 84 listed reefs.

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Baldwin County

Starting points for fishing Dr. Sean Powers

84 listed reefs sit in Dr. Sean Powers, which ADCNR maps as a nearshore reef zone. Its outline measures near 5,351 acres, or 8.4 square miles. ADCNR describes it as Reserved for AMRD Reef Deployments.

Listed reefs were placed from 2018 to 2021. The master list gives depths of 4 to 65 feet. Most reefs here are Pyramid Cluster.

84reefs listed
5,351acres
4 to 65 ftlisted depth
2018 to 2021years placed

Positions come from the ADCNR list and are not for navigation.

ADCNR Marine Resources Division public reef master list 2025 (KMZ; reef layer), read November 1, 2026. Coordinates are for information only, not for navigation.

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Reefs

Reef sites charted in Dr. Sean Powers

ReefStructure and materialPlacedListed depthPosition as listed
Eco 21-046Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Ten) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202146 ft listed depthN30° 7.750' W87° 45.115'
Eco 21-047Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Three) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202158 ft listed depthN30° 5.679' W87° 45.118'
Eco 21-048Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Six) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202155 ft listed depthN30° 6.441' W87° 45.149'
Eco 21-049Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Nine) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202156 ft listed depthN30° 6.738' W87° 45.150'
Eco 21-050Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Four) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202158 ft listed depthN30° 6.155' W87° 45.210'
Eco 21-051Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Eight) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter20214 ft listed depthN30° 7.469' W87° 45.235'
Eco 21-052Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Five) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202153 ft listed depthN30° 7.179' W87° 45.315'
Eco 21-053Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Seven) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202147 ft listed depthN30° 7.871' W87° 45.318'
Eco 21-054Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Three) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202157 ft listed depthN30° 6.508' W87° 45.493'
Eco 21-055Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Ten) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202158 ft listed depthN30° 6.805' W87° 45.501'
Eco 21-056Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Three) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202147 ft listed depthN30° 8.015' W87° 45.515'
Eco 21-057Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Seven) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202156 ft listed depthN30° 6.217' W87° 45.540'
Eco 21-058Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Five) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202149 ft listed depthN30° 7.626' W87° 45.549'
Eco 21-059Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Nine) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202158 ft listed depthN30° 5.935' W87° 45.669'
Eco 21-060Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Eight) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202155 ft listed depthN30° 6.478' W87° 45.846'
Eco 21-061Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Six) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202158 ft listed depthN30° 6.773' W87° 45.847'
Eco 21-062Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Seven) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202157 ft listed depthN30° 6.190' W87° 45.883'
Eco 21-063Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Four) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202148 ft listed depthN30° 7.581' W87° 45.927'
Eco 21-064Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Six) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202145 ft listed depthN30° 7.964' W87° 45.952'
Eco 21-065Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Four) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202162 ft listed depthN30° 5.903' W87° 45.960'
Eco 21-066Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Ten) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202157 ft listed depthN30° 5.597' W87° 46.013'
Eco 21-067Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Ten) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202158 ft listed depthN30° 6.395' W87° 46.176'
Eco 21-068Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Eight) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202160 ft listed depthN30° 6.110' W87° 46.202'
Eco 21-069Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Seven) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202146 ft listed depthN30° 7.393' W87° 46.206'
Eco 21-070Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Six) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202157 ft listed depthN30° 5.820' W87° 46.232'
Eco 21-071Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Nine) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202146 ft listed depthN30° 7.659' W87° 46.245'
Eco 21-072Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Four) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202147 ft listed depthN30° 7.883' W87° 46.465'
Eco 21-073Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Nine) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202147 ft listed depthN30° 7.295' W87° 46.517'
Eco 21-074Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Five) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202165 ft listed depthN30° 5.341' W87° 46.532'
Eco 21-075Eco Reef, Concrete & limestone eco-reef (Eight) 3'-4' height X 4' diameter202157 ft listed depthN30° 5.846' W87° 46.578'
Pmid 18-084Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Two) with 10' base201851 ft listed depthN30° 7.634' W87° 47.657'
Pmid 18-085Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Two) with 10' base201851 ft listed depthN30° 7.635' W87° 47.530'
Pmid 18-086Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Two) with 10' base201850 ft listed depthN30° 7.635' W87° 47.406'
Pmid 18-087Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Two) with 10' base201851 ft listed depthN30° 7.742' W87° 47.529'
Pmid 18-088Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Two) with 10' base201850 ft listed depthN30° 7.528' W87° 47.529'
Pmid 18-089Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Four) with 10' base201847 ft listed depthN30° 7.848' W87° 46.801'
Pmid 18-090Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Four) with 10' base201847 ft listed depthN30° 7.741' W87° 46.925'
Pmid 18-091Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Four) with 10' base201846 ft listed depthN30° 7.738' W87° 46.799'
Pmid 18-092Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Four) with 10' base201847 ft listed depthN30° 7.742' W87° 46.676'
Pmid 18-093Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Four) with 10' base201847 ft listed depthN30° 7.632' W87° 46.800'
Pmid 18-094Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Four) with 10' base201850 ft listed depthN30° 7.397' W87° 47.148'
Pmid 18-095Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Four) with 10' base201851 ft listed depthN30° 7.342' W87° 47.209'
Pmid 18-096Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Four) with 10' base201850 ft listed depthN30° 7.341' W87° 47.146'
Pmid 18-097Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Four) with 10' base201849 ft listed depthN30° 7.342' W87° 47.085'
Pmid 18-098Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Four) with 10' base201850 ft listed depthN30° 7.288' W87° 47.146'
Pmid 18-099Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Two) with 10' base201846 ft listed depthN30° 7.297' W87° 47.658'
Pmid 18-100Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Two) with 10' base201855 ft listed depthN30° 7.187' W87° 47.782'
Pmid 18-101Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Two) with 10' base201851 ft listed depthN30° 7.189' W87° 47.658'
Pmid 18-102Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Two) with 10' base201847 ft listed depthN30° 7.190' W87° 47.534'
Pmid 18-103Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Two) with 10' base201854 ft listed depthN30° 7.081' W87° 47.658'
Pmid 18-104Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Four) with 10' base201850 ft listed depthN30° 7.095' W87° 46.842'
Pmid 18-105Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Four) with 10' base201854 ft listed depthN30° 6.932' W87° 47.029'
Pmid 18-106Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Four) with 10' base201854 ft listed depthN30° 6.933' W87° 46.842'
Pmid 18-107Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Four) with 10' base201853 ft listed depthN30° 6.933' W87° 46.657'
Pmid 18-108Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Four) with 10' base201859 ft listed depthN30° 6.771' W87° 46.842'
Pmid 18-109-CPyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Two) with interior compartments and 10' base201845 ft listed depthN30° 6.813' W87° 47.904'
Pmid 18-110-CPyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Two) with interior compartments and 10' base201845 ft listed depthN30° 6.813' W87° 47.779'
Pmid 18-111-CPyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Two) with interior compartments and 10' base201843 ft listed depthN30° 6.706' W87° 47.778'
Pmid 18-112-CPyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Two) with interior compartments and 10' base201845 ft listed depthN30° 6.706' W87° 47.903'
Pmid 18-113Pyramid Cluster, 10' Florida limestone pyramids (Two) with 10' base201854 ft listed depthN30° 6.123' W87° 46.953'

This table stops at 60 of the 84 listed reefs.

Distances on the list carry no unit, for example Eco 21-046: 12.8 to the Perdido Pass buoy; 15.9 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

Structure types in Dr. Sean Powers

  • Pyramid Cluster39 reefs
  • Eco Reef30 reefs
  • Pyramid15 reefs

Funding sources in Dr. Sean Powers

  • NFWF Phase 154 reefs
  • NFWF Phase 230 reefs

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

Ports nearest Dr. Sean Powers

  • Gulf ShoresBaldwin County, 11 miles southwest from the zone centre
  • Bon SecourBaldwin County, 15 miles south from the zone centre
  • Fort MorganBaldwin County, 17 miles southeast from the zone centre
  • Orange BeachBaldwin County, 18 miles southwest from the zone centre
  • Magnolia SpringsBaldwin County, 20 miles south from the zone centre

Backup ramps for a busy day at Dr. Sean Powers

  • Lagoon Park Launch on Oyster BayOyster Bay, 11 miles
  • The Pines Boat Launch on Bon Secour BayBon Secour Bay, 11 miles
  • Canal Park on Oyster BayOyster Bay, 13 miles
  • The Launch on Wolf BayWolf Bay, 15 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

The 2026 snapper season and Dr. Sean Powers

SeasonOpensClosesRule as printed
Red snapper (private anglers, shore, state-licensed charter)May 22, 2026not 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, 2026October 26, 2026Opens 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.

Red snapper season
Limits

Red snapper and grouper rules at Dr. Sean Powers

SpeciesDaily limit and sizeWaters
Cobia (Ling)1 per person, not to exceed 2 per vessel; 36" min. FLstate waters
King Mackerel3 per person; 24" min. FLstate waters
Gag Grouper2 per person; 24" min TLstate waters; see seasons
Red Grouper2 per person; 20" min TLstate waters; see seasons
Scamp4 per person; 16" min TLstate waters; see seasons
Greater Amberjack1 per person; 34" min FLstate waters; see seasons
Gray Triggerfish1 per person; 15" min FLstate waters; see seasons
Red Snapper2 per person in state and federal waters; 16" min. TLstate waters; see seasons
Vermilion Snapper (beeliner)10 per person; 10" min. TLstate waters; see seasons
Lane SnapperReef Fish aggregate; 10" min. TLstate waters; see seasons
Gray Snapper (mangrove, black)10 per person; 12" min. TLstate waters; see seasons

Check whether a reef in Dr. Sean Powers is in state or federal water before keeping reef fish.

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.

Saltwater limits
Other zones

Neighbouring zones to Dr. Sean Powers

ZoneDistanceClassReefs listedAcres
Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer5 miles eastNearshore374,030
Coastal Conservation Association of Alabama5 miles westNearshore1209,402
Alabama Charter Fishing Association8 miles eastNearshore1006,388
R.V. Minton West11 miles northeastNearshore92727
Alabama Gulf Coast Reef and Restoration Foundation13 miles eastNearshore10617,919

ADCNR Marine Resources Division public reef master list 2025 (KMZ; reef layer), read November 1, 2026. Coordinates are for information only, not for navigation.

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The neighbourhood of Dr. Sean Powers for anglers

Beyond the beaches to Dr. Sean Powers

Sounds and bays near Dr. Sean Powers

Overnight towns for Dr. Sean Powers anglers

  • Gulf Shores12 miles
  • Orange Beach17 miles
  • Foley21 miles

Guide services that list Dr. Sean Powers

  • AAA Charterscharter, Foley, (251) 948-2525
  • Action Charter Service Inccharter, Orange Beach, (888) 558-3889
  • Alabama Coastal Charterscharter, Gulf Shores, (251) 943-6017
  • Alabama Deep Sea Fishingcharter, Lillian, (251) 981-3733
  • Alabama Fun Fishing LLCcharter, Orange Beach, (251) 550-5002
  • Alabama Inshore Charterscharter, Fairhope, (251) 421-6797
  • Allen Stella Marina Charterscharter, Foley, (251) 981-4510
  • Annan Brian Capt Gulf Rebelcharter, Orange Beach, (251) 981-3119
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Fish photos

Telling the Dr. Sean Powers fish apart, by photo

King Mackerel, Alabama
King Mackerel
Photo: shankar s, CC BY 2.0
Greater Amberjack, Alabama
Greater Amberjack
Photo: Enrico Strocchi, CC BY-SA 2.0
Red Snapper, Alabama
Red Snapper
Photo: Pen Waggener, CC BY 2.0
Vermilion Snapper, Alabama
Vermilion Snapper
Photo: Williams, J. T. et al., CC BY 2.5
Answers

Questions Alabama anglers ask about Dr. Sean Powers

How far offshore is Dr. Sean Powers?

Roughly 11 miles separate it from Gulf Shores.

What size does the outline of Dr. Sean Powers reach?

Count 84 reefs across about 5,351 acres.

What depths does ADCNR list for Dr. Sean Powers?

4 to 65 feet by the master list.

What kind of reefs are in Dr. Sean Powers?

Mostly Pyramid Cluster (39), Eco Reef (30) and Pyramid (15).

What fish can come aboard from Dr. Sean Powers?

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.

Which Alabama license goes in the wallet for Dr. Sean Powers?

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.

How old are the reefs in Dr. Sean Powers?

The list spans 2018 to 2021.

Where do the Dr. Sean Powers coordinates come from?

ADCNR says the list is informational; navigate by your charts.

Which zone sits closest to Dr. Sean Powers?

Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer is nearest, 5 miles.

Chart a snapper run to Dr. Sean Powers

Buy the saltwater license and endorsement first.

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