

Best for beginner divers, 3m, boat entry, moderate current.
Angling Reef is a combined natural and artificial reef located 800 metres off the coast of Hollywood Beach. This site is suitable for beginners, with an average depth of 3 metres, though depths up to 9.3 metres have been recorded. Access is by boat only, and divers should be prepared for moderate currents and visibility ranging from 3 to 18 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, between 25C and 30C. Species recorded around this area include French Angelfish, Nurse Shark, Great Barracuda, Queen Angelfish, Spotted Scorpionfish, Purple Sea Fan, Wrasses, Drum and Croaker, Redband Parrotfish, Spotfin Butterflyfish, Caribbean Spiny Lobster, Striped Parrotfish, Grey Triggerfish, and Honeycomb Cowfish. Sharks are a potential hazard.
26.06680, -80.16860
The north end of the reef has some great habitat off to the west of the main ledge.
The site is named after Anglin Pier just inshore. It is best accessed by boat as a drift dive.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
3m
Visibility
3-18m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
40 min
Species recorded around this area include French Angelfish, Nurse Shark, Great Barracuda, Queen Angelfish, Spotted Scorpionfish, Purple Sea Fan, Wrasses, Drum and Croaker, Redband Parrotfish, Spotfin Butterflyfish, Caribbean Spiny Lobster, Striped Parrotfish, Grey Triggerfish, and Honeycomb Cowfish.
Yes, Angling Reef is considered suitable for beginner divers.
The site has an average depth of 3 metres, with depths up to 9.3 metres recorded.
Access to Angling Reef is by boat only, located 800 metres from the shore.
Yes, sharks are a potential hazard at this location.
Diving at Angling Reef in Fort Lauderdale requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Angling Reef in Fort Lauderdale. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C.
Expect moderate currents at Angling Reef in Fort Lauderdale. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Angling Reef in Fort Lauderdale typically ranges from 3 metres to 18 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.