When lighting a dock or waterfront property, it is generally recommended that fixtures be aimed downward toward the dock surface, seawall, or surrounding areas to improve visibility while minimizing glare. Properly directed lighting helps create a safer and more enjoyable environment for homeowners, guests, neighbors, and boaters using nearby waterways. Bright, unshielded floodlights aimed horizontally across a canal can create unnecessary glare and reduce visibility for others. For this reason, many waterfront property owners choose shielded fixtures that focus light only where it is needed. At Get Lit, we design custom dock lighting systems using high-quality, low-voltage LED fixtures that provide illumination where you walk and gather, enhancing safety, aesthetics, and usability while helping to reduce unwanted light spill across the water.

Cape Coral’s brackish canal water and humid salt air are incredibly harsh on electrical systems. Standard exterior fixtures will rust and short out within months. To prevent this, Get Lit uses premium marine-grade, solid brass or copper fixtures and heavy-duty, silicone-sealed underwater components. Brass naturally resists the corrosive effects of saltwater. For dock wiring, we utilize tinned-copper marine cables buried in protective conduits and connected with waterproof splices to ensure your boat lift and dock lighting system safely withstands continuous moisture and barnacle-prone environments.

Underwater LED lights—especially in vibrant green—are incredibly popular along Cape Coral canals because they create a mesmerizing nighttime ambiance and act as a natural aquarium. The specific wavelength of green light penetrates murky canal waters beautifully, attracting microscopic plankton. This plankton draws in baitfish, which ultimately attracts larger game fish like snook, tarpon, and jacks right to your dock. Get Lit installs commercial-grade, underwater LEDs are securely mounted under the dock facing downward to illuminate the water, transforming your backyard waterfront into an active, premium fishing and viewing spot.

Yes! Convenience is key when returning from an evening boat ride out on the Gulf. Get Lit can seamlessly integrate your dock, seawall, and outdoor lighting into smart automation systems. We can install Wi-Fi controllers that can be controlled remotely or astronomical timers that automatically turn the lights on at sunset and off at sunrise. Additionally, we can configure your system so that you can turn on your dock and walkway guide lights directly from a smartphone app or a remote control right as you idle into your canal, ensuring a beautifully lit, safe docking experience every time.