Local charter page for Bradenton/Sarasota nearshore ledges.
12 Foot Ledge is a beginner-friendly Gulf Coast ledge dive.
12 Foot Ledge is a beginner-friendly Gulf Coast ledge dive.
12 Foot Ledge is a Gulf Coast artificial reef ledge with a long, simple wall-style profile that makes it easy to follow. The site is a practical ledge dive rather than a complicated route, with coral and reef life along the ridge and barracuda, grouper, and snapper among the species reported there. Plan it as a boat-led nearshore trip where the main variables are water clarity and the day's Gulf conditions. The simple profile makes it a practical ledge dive when you want structure without a complex route.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15.2m - 18.3m
Depth Note
A 12-foot ledge runs along a ridge in roughly 50-60 feet of water.
Typical Conditions
Visibility varies.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Visibility can vary; plan the dive to maintain good buddy contact and navigation along the ledge.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Easy wall-style dive by following the ledge; suitable for beginners.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target because the profile is built for scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel target; this is best as a scuba ledge dive.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local charter page for Bradenton/Sarasota nearshore ledges.
Community fishing report with ledge species and depth.
Fishing report placing the 12-Foot Ledge in 50-70 feet of water.
Regional artificial-reef overview for Sarasota County.
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