Spearfishing Spots in Destin

[SnorkelLA]

I'm looking to spear some medium sized fish in the Destin area next weekend. Does anyone know the best spots in Destin for this. Preferably somewhere shore accessible.

 

[mike_s]

I'm looking to spear some medium sized fish in the Destin area next weekend. Does anyone know the best spots in Destin for this.

Scubatech has allowed spear fishermen on trip's I've been on them with their boat. Just FYI.

Preferably somewhere shore accessible.

as a note, you can't legally spearfish in Florida within 100 yards of shore and jetties (see below for Jetty info)


from Florida Wildlife Commission Spearing page



You may NOT spearfish (excluding bowhunting and gigging) as described below:

• Spearfishing of marine and freshwater species in freshwater is prohibited. Possession of a spear gun in or on freshwater is also prohibited.
• Within 100 yards of a public swimming beach, any commercial or public fishing pier, or any part of a bridge from which public fishing is allowed.
  
• Within 100 feet of any part of a jetty that is above the surface of the sea - except for the last 500 yards of a jetty that extends more than 1,500 yards from the shoreline.
• In Collier County and in Monroe County from Long Key north to the Dade County line.
• For any fish for which spearing is expressly prohibited by law (listed above).
• In any body of water under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection, Recreation and Parks. (Possession of spearfishing equipment is prohibited in these areas, unless it is unloaded and properly stored.)