Within the upper Keys no-spearfishing zone, which includes all state waters from the Miami-Dade County line down to and including Long Key. Within yards of any designated public bathing beaches, commercial or public fishing piers, or portions of bridges where fishing is allowed.
Within feet of the unsubmerged portion of any jetty, except that spearing is allowed along the last yards of any jetty that extends more than 1, yards from the shoreline. This is the first area and the closest to shore. They are small groups of coral in shallow water, about ten feet deep. Visibility is often poor, especially if the wind and waves are up. Smaller areas can often be better, as fewer people visit them.
The best technique here is to quietly slip under the surface and slowly swim close to the bottom as you circle the coral. The water is too shallow to stay on the surface until you spot a target fish.
After your first pass, go around again. Look under the ledges. This second pass will often turn up a grouper as will as the above mentioned fish. The third step is to explore the inner parts of the coral patch. The Patch Reefs are in Hawks channel between the Keys and the reef.
Ensure that your adventure spearfishing Florida Keys waters is hassle-free with our knowledge of local regulations. It is important to be aware of prohibited species, prohibited areas, and other laws meant to protect the local ecosystem and reef.
Book a private spearfishing charter with us and all you need to worry about is your aim — our charter license covers you and our experience guides you. To get an idea of the serious regulations involved, view the brochure of Monroe County Spearfishing regulations.
Our Florida Keys spearfishing charters are for the experienced spearfisherman, with or without local knowledge. Our spearfishing charters are done mainly on the shallow wrecks and the reef in the waters surrounding Marathon and Duck Key.
Bring your own spear and gear, as it is not provided. When Florida keys lobster is in season, a combined lobstering and spearfishing charter is available.
The local wrecks and reef around Marathon and Duck Key offer the perfect environment for the avid spearfisherman. Species to target while spearfishing Florida Keys environs include grouper, snapper, hogfish, barracuda, and more. Open Tournament - July , St. All times are GMT The time now is AM.
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