The Florida Reefs, part of the world's third-largest barrier reef system known as the Florida Reef Tract, stretch approximately 350 miles from the Dry Tortugas through the Florida Keys and up the Atlantic Coast to Martin County. This immense, complex ecosystem consists of three primary reef lines running parallel to the southeast Florida coastline, creating a vital marine habitat that supports over 6,000 species. The reefs are foundational to the regional economy, generating billions in annual income and supporting tens of thousands of jobs through fishing, diving, and boating. This vast underwater structure, ranging from shallow patch reefs to deeper ledges, offers anglers a diverse and productive saltwater fishery targeting a wide array of prized gamefish.