Lobstering help in Key Largo

[freakin' gringo]

Hey guys, I am staying in Key Largo for the first week of regular season and wondered if I could get some clarification on spearing areas and any guidance on general areas to focus on when lobstering. I have stayed in Key Largo before and have done well with lobstering but would like to spear also. I know you have to be outside the 3 mile line and can't be Pennekamp which covers a pretty good portion of the ocean but I saw some comments on here that made me rethink where it is legal. Any feedback on areas to lobster and spear would be greatly appreciated.

[AndrewK]

Lobstered on horseshoe reef with a charter last summer outta capt slates. Only got 2 bugs in an hour on scuba.

[stevemc1]

Out of Key Largo you have to be out 6 miles from shore, or 300' deep to spearfish. South of there you have to be out 3 miles from any land. Lobstering check the www.myfwc.com as there are many areas that are off limits.

[HungryMan]

If you want to spear on the reef your going to have to be south of molasses reef (out of pennekamp) at least 3 miles out from the nearest land and out of any sanctuaries marked with the yellow buoys

[djsmits305]

South of Rodriguez Key, 3 miles from all land.

Good luck.

[Reilly]

Gringo - you should just drive a little south of largo to Tavernier. There is a ramp there and you can spear anywhere outside the 3 mile mark (which is still 20' deep)

[Money $hot]

Or go North outside the North boundary of Pennekamp and be 3 miles from land. You can run Hawks Channel North to this area, it is about 12-15 miles North of Largo Sound. Quite a run depending where you stay. Were here fr the month of August, contact me and I'll help ya out.

[freakin' gringo]

Thanks for all the help. I stayed in tavernier a few times but
Wondering how far the run is from where we are staying. We are staying on the Atlantic side near mile marker 100

[HungryMan]

Tavernier creek is at mm 90.8.. It looks like pickles reef would be the closest spot for you to jump in with a gun..