The Dry Tortugas is an area of islands that lie 70 miles west of Key West with huge coral reefs surrounding them. Due to the remote location the Dry Tortugas does not get over fished and has an incredible amount of life. When people think about the Dry Tortugas for fishing they think of the most plentiful fishing grounds in the world. Seriously fishing the Dry Tortugas takes experience and ability. Although there are many places to fish there, having the right GPS numbers and coordinates is key to adding that extra Dry Tortugas experience to a fishing charter out there.
That's why it is critical you hire a guide that has been there before and will show you why the Dry Tortugas are well worth the visit. It's very important that you read the following choices to make the right trip to the Dry Tortugas For you Climb aboard the Intense, our 36 ft Yellowfin center console leave at daybreak.
Fish inside and outside the Dry Tortugas National Wildlife preserve for whatever is in season and biting. We fish shallow and deep with different types of tackle. Species Include - Black and red grouper seasonal , mutton snapper, yellowtail snapper, yellow eye snapper, yellowtail snapper, mangrove snapper, kingfish, black fin tuna, amberjack, horse eye jack, permit and cobia. Many other species are caught as well but the a for mentioned list is the focus.
This trip is geared toward the angler that does not want to see or tour the Fort Jefferson. Fishing only no snorkeling or sight seeing. Light tackle sport fishing, hard core angler, intermediate angler, person interested in shallow water target wrecks, top water artificial action and fly fishing. Climb aboard the Intense, our 32 ft. Yellowfin center console, leave at daybreak.
Also offering sight seeing and snorkeling as well as a foot tour of the Ft. The fishing portion of this trip is geared toward - The group that wants a little bit of everything. Take some fish to local restaurant for dinner, learn about light tackle fishing, snorkeling, history of Fort Jefferson Dry Tortugas and catch some fish. Emphasis on catch and release for sport fish.
Visitors will be required to use the facilities provided onboard the Yankee Freedom. Composting toilets will be available for visitors to use within the campground and after PM. Composting toilets are specially designed toilets that do not require water or chemicals and they can accommodate a small number of users. These toilets are extremely fragile, and throwing trash or other materials into composting toilets is strictly prohibited.
Can I bring home seashells, coral and other natural objects I find on the island? Collecting is prohibited. Help protect the Dry Tortugas! Please do not remove seashells, coral, sand, brick, glass, stone, metal or any other natural or historic objects from the premises. If you find an artifact, please do not move or disturb it, and promptly call park staff.
Some areas of Fort Jefferson are closed to the public. For your safety, please do not enter these clearly marked areas and follow all park regulations. The interior of Fort Jefferson and East Key are only open during daylight hours. Bush Key is closed from February through mid-September due to bird nesting. Fishing is allowed from the shores of the Dry Tortugas as long as you have a current State of Florida salt water license which must be purchased before boarding the Yankee Freedom.
Fishing is allowed from the shores of the Dry Tortugas as long as you have a current state of Florida salt water license which must be purchased before boarding the Yankee Freedom.
Scuba gear is not allowed, but we do provide you with snorkel gear and fins for snorkeling the reefs along the shores of the island. Flammable liquids and bonfires are not allowed. You may use self-starting charcoal or sterno for cooking on the grills that are provided. No, however they can be rented from a local dive shop. You will need to make arrangements for renting a corrective lens mask before your trip.
We recommend you arrange to pick up the mask the day before your trip as most dive shops will not be open that early in the morning. The designated snorkel area is right off shore, and depths generally range from very shallow to 15 feet. Drone usage is prohibited at the Park, the ferry personnel will ask you to either place it back into your vehicle, or secure it. There is no free parking available in Key West. Please visit the Boating webpage for additional information.
Only the following may be legally taken: Fin fish by closely attended hook-and-line. Bait fish by closely attended hook and line, dip net, or cast net and limited to 5 gallons per vessel per day. Shrimp may be taken by dip net or cast net. Only legally obtained finfish and shrimp may be caught and reduced to harvest. This includes wildlife reduced to harvest for use as bait.
Spearfishing and harvesting lobster are prohibited. Legally taken speared fish or lobster obtained outside the park must be reported prior to entering park waters. Vessels with legally taken lobster aboard which was taken outside the park may not have persons overboard in park waters. The presence of lobster aboard a vessel in park waters, while one or more persons from such vessel are overboard, constitutes prima facie evidence that the lobsters were harvested from park waters in violation of this chapter.
Taking fish by pole spear, Hawaiian sling, rubber powered, pneumatic, or spring loaded gun or similar device known as a speargun, air rifles, bows and arrows, powerheads, or explosive powered guns. Operators of vessels within the park must break down and store all weapons described in this paragraph so that they are not available for immediate use.
Use of a hand held hook, gig, gaff, or snare, except that a gaff may be used for landing a fish lawfully caught by hook and line when consistent with all requirements in this section, including size and species restrictions. Taking, possessing, or touching any ornamental tropical fish or marine life. Dragging or trawling a dip net or cast net. The use of nets except as provided in the previous section.
Specific fishing area regulations: Fishing from the land bridge between Garden Key and the Bush Key sign on the harbor side only is permitted. To ensure safety and to avoid conflicting use, pedestrians have right of way over those engaged in fishing activities.
Fishing is permitted from the two easternmost visitor courtesy piers, provided that they are not occupied by a private vessel. In that case, fishing by the occupants of the boat is permissible. Fishing from the main dock is allowed when the Yankee Freedom Ferry is not present.
Fishing from the dinghy beach immediately adjacent to and east of the main dock is allowed. Fishing from the seaplane beach is allowed when the seaplane is not present. Fishing off the Garden Key Dock when the concession ferry is docked is prohibited.
Fishing off Bush Key is prohibited. Fishing off or into any closed area is prohibited. Garden Key moat. Within any swimming and snorkeling areas designated by buoys.
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