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State artificial reef list records Tex Edwards Barge at 75 ft and as a Florida reef location.
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Tex Edwards Barge (Wreck)
Pensacola wreck barge with big overhangs and fish.
Boat-access Gulf wreck dive with fish-holding structure, occasional overhead sections, and the best results on calm-weather charter days.
About Tex Edwards Barge (Wreck)
Tex Edwards Barge is a Pensacola-area artificial-reef wreck built around a large, intact barge with broad deck space, heavy relief, and pronounced overhangs. It is a boat-access recreational dive where the main appeal is a slow circuit around the structure, steady fish cover, and a relaxed Gulf wreck profile. Plan around weather windows and expect visibility and current to swing with conditions.
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Research Estimate At Tex Edwards Barge (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Tex Edwards Barge (Wreck)?
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Tex Edwards Barge (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
19.8m - 22.9m
Depth Note
Depth given as 65–75 ft; the wreck sits in about 75 ft of water.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer Gulf weather windows offering the most comfortable diving.
Typical Conditions
Open-water wreck conditions with weather-driven visibility swings, usually light current, and a calmer feel on settled days.
Safety & Access At Tex Edwards Barge (Wreck)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Large overhangs create overhead areas; maintain appropriate clearance and avoid entering confined spaces without proper training.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan to reach the wreck by charter or private boat.
Legal Notes
Treat it as a managed artificial reef and follow standard boating, anchoring, and dive-operator rules.
Local Intel For Tex Edwards Barge (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided recreational scuba dive around the outside of the barge and its overhangs. The structure rewards a slow circuit rather than a quick pass.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target. The site is a boat-access wreck and is better approached as a scuba dive than a breath-hold stop.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkel target. The wreck sits too deep for routine surface viewing, so plan for scuba instead.
Wildlife at Tex Edwards Barge (Wreck)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Tex Edwards Barge (Wreck)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Tex Edwards Barge (Wreck)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
