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06-28-2021, 07:19 AM | #1 |
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St. Pete late July
I will be in St. Pete the last week of July with my family. I am the only diver and I’m looking for spots to take my family that would be suitable for some newbie free divers but provide some spear fishing opportunities and possibly a lobster or two.
I’m not asking for your secret spots but there has to be some fairly well known locations some of you are willing to share with a Louisiana boy. I’m just looking for somewhere I can dive with my kids and let them get a few fish. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
06-28-2021, 08:21 PM | #2 |
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Re: St. Pete late July
Lobster is not going to be an option unless you get extremely luck. Unless you are comfortable out to about 50ft visibility will be challenging.
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06-28-2021, 11:03 PM | #3 | |
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Is visibility bad there that time of year or generally bad? Now I’m thinking maybe just go to Miami area. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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06-29-2021, 07:32 AM | #4 |
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Re: St. Pete late July
I was born and raised here. I agree with Adam. The Goliath grouper population has really taken off. Those giant vacuum cleaners have taken a toll on the lobster population in this area. Some have associated divers spearing as providing a easy meal. They will hang behind you waiting for you to shoot a fish and then dart in taking your fish and shaft. Mainly on wrecks and big ledges.
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06-29-2021, 07:35 AM | #5 |
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Re: St. Pete late July
It depends on how much rain we get and the wind. Last week we had less than 15ft of vis all the way out to 60ft
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06-29-2021, 12:54 PM | #6 |
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06-29-2021, 01:00 PM | #7 | |
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Thanks for the info, looks like I need to change the destination which is sad because we really wanted to explore the Tampa area but fishing and snorkeling/diving is the #1 priority and it looks like St. Pete isn’t a great destination for that. Looking at Jupiter/Palm Beach now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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06-29-2021, 05:12 PM | #8 | |
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07-14-2021, 07:26 AM | #9 | |
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Well, red tide changed our plans anyways, headed to Delray instead. I wish you guys the best and as much as I am looking forward to exploring the east coast of Florida for the first time it saddens me that Tampa Bay is suffering like this. Keeping the whole area in my prayers, may they find some solution to this. Thanks for the help, hopefully one day I’ll be able to return the favor. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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