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Pinellas County operates 10 artificial reef sites, from three to 21 miles
offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. These reefs are individually designed with
different sized openings for differing sized fish. The openings are especially
effective in attracting bottom species like grouper, snapper and grunt; the
height of the structures attracts pelagics like mackerel, amber jack, cobia,
barracuda and baitfish. The reefs have a base diameter of up to 100 feet and
can reach up to half the water depth.
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| Reef Information |
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| Name: |
Tarpon Springs |
| Buoy: |
None |
| Coordinates: |
N 28º 08.250'
W 83º 55.850' |
| Depth: |
26 - 28 feet |
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| Tarpon Springs Reef consists of large expanses of live productive bottom. Construction has been limited in order to avoid harming this reef's large established live bottom. The natural bottom supports a healthy population of sea bass, grunts, and snapper. All artificial reef material can be found south of the center position. |
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