Trip Report Davis reef Islamorada 9-25-22

[deeper thoughts]

Quick dip before Ian blows by
seas 1-2 feet, storms around
30 feet green viz
water temp 84
Multiple eels but too tucked in
Big lionfish first one I have seen in over a year

 

[Brodydog]

Nice photos.

 

[deeper thoughts]

Nice photos.

Thnx

 

[drrich2]

Glad to hear you're not seeing many lion fish. Do you figure that's due to aggressive culling, or are other factors in play?

Big lionfish first one I have seen in over a year

 

[deeper thoughts]

Glad to hear you're not seeing many lion fish. Do you figure that's due to aggressive culling, or are other factors in play?

I never see any hunting where I dive,that being said it is primarily in the sanctuary
LIon fish hunting by special permit I believe
We don’t fish/spear so not a 100 pct sure

 

[Johnoly]

Big lionfish first one I have seen in over a year

Friends of ours won the Huge LF tourney last week and clean out alot of the deeper sites. With both prize check and Wholesale check it was a nice payday for them. 30ft high waves in the gulf with the Florida "Loop Current" means we'll be no viz for 2 weeks. But the treasure hunters are getting excited for what's about to be uncovered. Stay safe down there !!