Heading to Choko this week

charlemagne

Hey everyone,
First post on these boards, I have been on other fishing boards for years, Heading out with my 2 oldest boys to Chokoloskee on Monday, maybe I'll see a few of you regulars on the water. Question.. it will be a "high" low tide then a high tide the whole time we will be there. Any areas I definitely need to stay away from for my first visit, should I just stay in the channels? Also, anyone been to the wrecks about 7 miles south of Indian key?

Thanks guys,

Charles

FishinMcNut

Morning lows this weekend are not very low. Evening lows are quite a bit lower and worthy of your attention. You did not mention where you are launching from and type/draft of boat. Both are critical pieces of info in determining routes and capabilities.
As to asking about wrecks...that is not a subject locals and regulars like to discuss. A positive report one day leads to a parking lot the next.

charlemagne

wrecks.. what wrecks?... lol sorry about that.. either way.. I am renting a sundance skiff launching out of everglades city, sundance skiffs can draft real shallow, from what I gather. I will be fishing from like 6am until 3 or so, I really would feel uncomfortable being out there on the really low tide for my first time out. Thanks for the response and whatever advice you can give.

Charles

FishinMcNut

You should have plenty of water this weekend during those times. I would hang back and follow someone out to see the route(s). Most folks know where they are going. Can't offer any fishing advice as I never fish north of the Chatham.

charlemagne

Thanks so much.. I appreciate the advice, I know how to find fish almost anywhere, but I just want to make sure I don't get stuck or there is a new sandbar that never made it on the map. As for my question about the wrecks.. what I think I would really like to know is how safe that route is south of Indian key... the nautical maps say its pretty deep.. but you never know... just wondering if I could run it full throttle.

Thanks again!

Charles

Chuddybuckrivet

Due south of Indian Key there is plenty of water. If your running along the coast (south-southeast) stay about a mile off and you'll be fine all the way to Pavilion.

charlemagne

Thanks guys for the advice, had an issue with the rental, so, stayed by the channel and farthest I felt comfortable going was Indian key.. .
I will definitely come back.. loved it!!

Thanks again!

Charles