Overview
Florida artificial reefs
FWC tracks 4,548 artificial reef deployments in Florida waters, from 1942 to 2026.
Most are concrete modules and rubble; the rest are vessels, bridge spans and other material sunk by counties and the state with FWC grants.
By county
Artificial reefs by Florida county
| County | Deployments | Depth range (ft) | Newest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay County | 615 | 17 to 190 | 2026 |
| Escambia County | 496 | 9 to 212 | 2025 |
| Okaloosa County | 488 | 12 to 332 | 2026 |
| Pinellas County | 367 | 1 to 100 | 2023 |
| Miami-Dade County | 277 | 7 to 365 | 2026 |
| Sarasota County | 261 | 3 to 110 | 2026 |
| Volusia County | 191 | 37 to 135 | 2022 |
| Palm Beach County | 154 | 5 to 515 | 2023 |
| Lee County | 136 | 10 to 90 | 2026 |
| Broward County | 128 | 12 to 458 | 2022 |
| Collier County | 121 | 16 to 73 | 2017 |
| Martin County | 121 | 15 to 190 | 2025 |
| Duval County | 107 | 15 to 125 | 2024 |
| Manatee County | 106 | 10 to 42 | 2025 |
| St. Lucie County | 92 | 3 to 212 | 2025 |
| Franklin County | 87 | 21 to 106 | 2025 |
| Wakulla County | 83 | 20 to 65 | 2021 |
| Santa Rosa County | 81 | 14 to 156 | 2025 |
| Hillsborough County | 75 | 3 to 26 | 2009 |
| Walton County | 74 | 16 to 89 | 2024 |
| Brevard County | 72 | 54 to 170 | 2025 |
| Monroe County | 65 | 13 to 420 | 2025 |
| Taylor County | 53 | 4 to 51 | 2024 |
| St. Johns County | 42 | 54 to 125 | 2022 |
| Pasco County | 37 | 25 to 40 | 2008 |
| Charlotte County | 36 | 12 to 61 | 2021 |
| Levy County | 31 | 18 to 55 | 1995 |
| Citrus County | 28 | 26 to 31 | 2025 |
| Dixie County | 27 | 13 to 40 | 2014 |
| Hernando County | 27 | 18 to 27 | 2022 |
| Gulf County | 21 | 35 to 103 | 1998 |
| Nassau County | 18 | 54 to 83 | 2015 |
| Indian River County | 17 | 17 to 73 | 2019 |
| Flagler County | 14 | 64 to 74 | 2013 |
FWC Artificial Reef Locations layer, checked October 2026.
Depth
How deep Florida reefs sit
Deployments by decade
Biggest
Largest Florida reef deployments by tonnage
| Reef | County | Tons | Depth (ft) | Lat | Lon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitigation Reef (B) | Miami-Dade | 100,000 | 47 | 25° 45.051' N | 80° 05.760' W |
| 3 Mile Bridge Reef – 05 | Escambia | 80,000 | 93 | 30° 11.505' N | 87° 10.686' W |
| Mitigation Rocks Reef #1 | Indian River | 42,500 | 17 | 27° 37.498' N | 80° 20.876' W |
| Perry Street Rockpile/Segment III Mit Dania | Broward | 40,000 | 18 | 26° 02.839' N | 80° 06.701' W |
| Oriskany Memorial Reef | Escambia | 32,000 | 212 | 30° 02.554' N | 87° 00.397' W |
| Interstate 10 Bridge Reef Site#5 | Escambia | 21,987 | 93 | 30° 06.60' N | 87° 28.60' W |
| Manasota Key Mitigation (Reef A) | Charlotte | 21,070 | 21 | 26° 55.939' N | 82° 22.332' W |
| Interstate 10 Bridge Reef Site#6 | Escambia | 19,858 | 83 | 30° 06.550' N | 87° 29.550' W |
| Interstate 10 Bridge Reef Site#4 | Escambia | 18,247 | 90 | 30° 06.60' N | 87° 27.50' W |
| Interstate 10 Bridge Reef Site#3 | Escambia | 18,072 | 86 | 30° 06.70' N | 87° 26.30' W |
| 2011 Florida Limestonebeach Reef South | Manatee | 15,090 | 17 | 27° 27.082' N | 82° 41.866' W |
| 2011 Florida Limestonebeach Reef North | Manatee | 15,090 | 17 | 27° 27.184' N | 82° 41.882' W |
| Hoyt Vandenberg | Monroe | 13,300 | 145 | 24° 27.597' N | 81° 44.188' W |
| Royal Park Bridge | Palm Beach | 13,000 | 70 | 26° 47.730' N | 80° 01.050' W |
| Interstate 10 Bridge Reef Site#2 | Escambia | 12,544 | 78 | 30° 06.742' N | 87° 25.413' W |
| Southeast Tampa Bay Bridge Reef | Manatee | 12,500 | 15 | 27° 32.869' N | 82° 40.426' W |
| 3 Mile North Bridge Reef | Manatee | 12,500 | 31 | 27° 29.904' N | 82° 46.946' W |
| Rickenbacker Demo Phase I | Miami-Dade | 10,475 | 14 | 25° 44.948' N | 80° 11.764' W |
| Two Islands Mitigation | Miami-Dade | 10,125 | 38 | 25° 56.950' N | 80° 07.725' W |
| Wilkes Barre-Bow Section | Monroe | 10,000 | 250 | 24° 29.094' N | 81° 33.202' W |
| Singer Island Mitigation Site | Palm Beach | 9,852 | 8 | 26° 47.140' N | 80° 01.840' W |
| Boynton Inlet Mitigation Site | Palm Beach | 9,381 | 6 | 26° 32.630' N | 80° 02.510' W |
| Site #5_1997 | Volusia | 9,005 | 65 | 29° 07.189' N | 80° 48.234' W |
| Flagler Bridge Material – Site 5 | Palm Beach | 8,938 | 70 | 26° 47.480' N | 80° 01.079' W |
| Pep Reef | Palm Beach | 8,250 | 27 | 26° 40.720' N | 80° 01.730' W |
| Captain John A Racine Reef | Escambia | 8,140 | 85 | 30° 05.899' N | 87° 09.00' W |
| I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #39 | Sarasota | 7,930 | 30 | 27° 17.089' N | 82° 35.954' W |
| Amaryllis | Palm Beach | 7,147 | 82 | 26° 47.305' N | 80° 00.972' W |
| Venetian Demo | Miami-Dade | 7,000 | 26 | 25° 48.784' N | 80° 10.228' W |
| Bridge Reef | Palm Beach | 6,975 | 210 | 26° 47.895' N | 79° 59.465' W |
Coordinates in degrees and decimal minutes as published by FWC.
Answers
Questions about Florida artificial reefs
How many artificial reefs are in Florida?
4,548 FWC-tracked deployments.
Which county has the most reefs?
Bay County.
Can I fish artificial reefs?
Yes, they are public; reef fish rules and the State Reef Fish Angler designation apply.
How deep are Florida reefs?
From a few feet to over 200 feet; see the depth chart.
Where do I get reef coordinates?
The FWC artificial reef layer; the largest are listed above.
What are reefs made of?
module, concrete, vessel and metal, mostly.
Who builds them?
Coastal counties and cities with FWC grants.
Do bay pages list nearby reefs?
Yes, every bay page lists the reefs within 20 miles.