Mini season in Tavenier

Grady27 · July 2017

Just completed our first mini season, snorkeling in less than 8 ft. water near Tavenier. Unlike all the "quick limit" reports from Big Pine area, we only got 6 keeper size. Talking to others, about the same report. 85% or more were undersized, and numbers did not seem great. Didn't hear of any limits in the shallows. Is the Big Pine area that much better, or did we just really stink at it? Anyone do well (in less than 8 feet) in the Tavenier/Upper Matecumbe area?

conchydong · July 2017

Crawfishing is just like any other bottom fishing and it is location, location, location. If you don't have your own secret spots or have notspent time scouting ahead of time then it is luck. You have to pay your dues.

Lobstercatcher229 · July 2017

If you need 8 feet or less that keeps you out of some excellent lobster spots.

woodytoo · July 2017

Agree with conchydog. Location is everything. We spend a lot of time in the backwater hunting for and learning the structure. Use the tools available to all - a good chart and google earth. Amazing about what you will see and find.

rivamunstasteve · July 2017

Considering that was your first, you guys did a great job. It's time for you to explore a lot more ocean.

Grady27 · July 2017

I appreciate the feedback. I don't mind paying my dues. Anyone up in this area (upper Matecumbe) do well inshore?

nickdee · July 2017

people that live here and spend time on the water got there limmits pritty quickly. you got too know the sopts and get there quick

wahoo1 · July 2017

We did really well Day 1 in Tavernier and limited out for 11 people. Day 2 was much slower, we got out late and most of our spots had already been picked over. If we would of been out earlier the second day we would of probable limited out again but that is how it goes. Our spots were mainly from 20 feet - 35 feet on the ocean side.