Sarasota / Bradenton spots

[CMOST]

I'm looking for some spots in the Sarasota / Bradenton area to get wet and shoot some fish. I recently got my first gun and am wanting to give it a try. I'm not asking for you secret spots but somewhere I can do a shore dive and take the gun with. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Reef_Haven]

Have you already tried Spanish Rocks? It's a public beach but no lifeguards. As long as your gun isn't loaded within 100 yds of shore and you have your Saltwater License, you should be legal.

 

[CMOST]

I've been there for crab season but didn't have a gun then. I plan on going back there soon now that I have a gun. I was just wondering if there were any other decent spots to do a shore dive at. It's either that or hook up with someone who has a boat and throw in gas money. Which isn't an issue for me.

 

[Da Nizz]

I did find a 2' ledge off of alhambra last year. There were some nice hogs and a lobster on it. Unfortunatly I didnt have my gun with me. You will also need a kayak to reach it. Its to far to swim.

 

[suprasteve]

there's an old barge, I think its called the sugar barge, that's near the public beach, there's not much left to it and its usually not real clear there, but it's a shore snorkel/dive. 40ish years ago my dad used to ride his bicycle out there with a speargun, or so he says...
found this, think it's what I'm talking about: Regina Sugar Barge - Bradenton Beach, FL - Shipwrecks on Waymarking.com