archive.myfwc.com · Official
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.
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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)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
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Wildlife at Tex Edwards Barge (Wreck)
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Tex Edwards Barge (Wreck) Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
mbtdivers.com · Operator
Large intact barge, 6.5 NM ESE of Pensacola Pass, snapper/triggerfish/amberjack/tropical fish.
wetdreamexcursions.com · Operator
1982 artificial reef deployment, about 75 ft of water, roughly 15 ft of relief, fish-holding structure.
www.facebook.com · Community
Recent public dive report notes about 35 ft visibility and no current on the wreck.
www.florida-divepros.com · Operator
Popular local wreck with overhangs, intact sections, gorgonians, and schools of grey snapper.
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