Fishing & Diving in the Florida keys
Diving Capital of the World!
The Florida Keys are home to the only living coral barrier reef in North America, offering some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling in the United States. Frequently called “The American Caribbean”, with the warm waters of the Gulf Stream just offshore, there is an abundance of beautiful reef fish, corals, sponges and wrecks just teeming with fish.
You can find a dive for just about everyone, from shallow reef trips in 10’ of water, to 120’ wreck dives. The visibility is good, the water is warm, and the corals and fish are spectacular! Here in Key Largo is the famous protected marine park, John Pennekamp, known for its incredible variety of marine life; an excellent place for novice divers as well as seasoned ones and, of course, photographers!
On any given day you will see an amazing assortment of tropical fish, nurse sharks, rays, and moray eels. Don't forget the fabulous lobsters to be found during season! A top priority in the Keys is the preservation of our reefs so they can be enjoyed for many years to come, so please take care.
Below are links to some websites for more detailed information on dive shops and dive sites, as well as some great photographs to get you really excited about diving in the Keys! (Also click on Pennekamp above for some great info on the park)
FlKeysDiving.com. EVERYTHING about Scuba Diving in the beautiful Florida Keys!
Fishing Capital of the World !
Fishing and The Florida Keys are the perfect match! There are two main types of fishing: Backcountry and Offshore or Deep Sea fishing
Backcountry or Flats fishing is done with a guide and generally in small skiffs which are usually between 16-20 feet long, and hold 2 anglers plus the captain. You can either fly fish or use light tackle. You will go into the mangrove shores of Florida Bay, the Everglades, and the uninhabited islands in the Bay or across the Bay to Flamingo. These skiffs go into shallow water where you’ll find the elusive Bonefish and Permit as well as giant Tarpon, sharks, redfish and sea trout. This is not only exciting fishing, but your guide will tell you great stories about the folklore of the Keys and point out all the wildlife surrounding you- both under the water and on land! This is something not to be missed!
Just bring your lunch, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen - your Guide will do the rest!
Click below for GREAT fishing information!
