Boca grande diving guide

[Mattyv]

Anyone up for diving boca grande area Monday or tues may 13th or 14th?! My brother and I are down from Tampa staying on palm island. Out boat and ga(and beer!)your knowledge if the area.

 

[Busdiver]

I love Boca Grande--just not for the diving. Lots and lots of sand in 10 feet of water. There is a small reef that runs off the light house and you may have some luck spotting some Bull Sharks swimming in the area. Off the point in the pass it is deep and crazy. I do not suggest that you dive that area. If you do make sure you have someone who has a lot of experience in the water with you. Head north and dive the fossil beds of venice and pull up a few shark teeth.

 

[SOFDiver]

Agree with Busdiver. In addition the Tarpon run is a bit early this year, which means that the Hammerheads and Bulls are likely gathering in the pass to enjoy their favorite treat. Some great dive sites off shore including the Mohawk, Hopper Cars, and even the Bayronto. The pass is never a good place to dive.

 

[dkramer]

There is also Trembly & The Rich Novak Reef but viz can be a factor.

 

[BigJoeBob]

What do you guys end up doing? I will be on BG 7/1 and need some site advise.

 

[Low-Key87]

Agree with Busdiver. In addition the Tarpon run is a bit early this year, which means that the Hammerheads and Bulls are likely gathering in the pass to enjoy their favorite treat. Some great dive sites off shore including the Mohawk, Hopper Cars, and even the Bayronto. The pass is never a good place to dive.

Do you have any numbers for Mohawk, Hopper Cars and the Bayronto? I will be in Boca this weekend. Hoping to get some spearing in too, any suggestions?

Thanks!