Key Biscayne – Northeast Corner
Key Biscayne’s northeast corner, at a depth of 350 feet in Miami-Dade County, restricts gear to hook and line fishing only, prohibiting spearing and traps. This deep-water area attracts anglers
Key Biscayne’s northeast corner, at a depth of 350 feet in Miami-Dade County, restricts gear to hook and line fishing only, prohibiting spearing and traps. This deep-water area attracts anglers
The second set of Key Biscayne Concrete Art Pods includes nine 5-ton concrete pods and rocks between 3 and 5 feet in size, sunk on July 18, 2011. Positioned at
Adams Key, located between Elliott Key and Islandia in Miami-Dade County, is renowned for its picturesque natural environment and excellent boating and fishing conditions. This quiet island offers prime opportunities
Mandalay Special Management Zone off Miami-Dade County hosts a 128-foot steel schooner from the Windjammer Fleet, sunk in 1966. Located at 10 feet depth, this dive site offers clear waters
The Lugano Iron Hulled British Steamer, known as Navarro, is a historic 350-foot vessel sunk in 1913 off Miami-Dade County. Resting at 25 feet, it offers exciting diving for divers
Mandalay Mooring Buoy marks a shallow dive site in Miami-Dade County, approximately 12 feet deep. Ideal for snorkeling and beginner diving, this accessible location provides clear, calm waters, abundant marine
Margot Fish Shoal, east of Elliott Key in Miami-Dade County, is renowned for rich marine biodiversity and excellent fishing opportunities. Anglers target snapper, grouper, and amberjack in productive waters. Snorkelers
Dive into history at Erl King Special Management Zone, site of a 305-foot iron steamer built in 1865, sunk in 1891 off Miami-Dade County. Resting at 20 feet, this historic
Long Reef Special Management Zone, east of Elliott Key in Miami-Dade County, is a stunning 2-mile-long coral bar teeming with marine biodiversity. Known for exceptional fishing and diving, Long Reef
The Almirante Refrigerated Cargo Ship, a 200-foot freighter sunk in 1975 off Miami-Dade County, lies at a depth of 125 feet with a 20-foot relief. Known for its broken hull
Belcher Steel Barge is an 85-foot steel vessel sunk in 1975, resting at a depth of 120 feet with a 10-foot relief off Miami-Dade County. This site offers excellent deep-water
Explore the Alicia Iron Hull Spanish Freighter, a historic 345-foot iron freighter built in 1883, sunk in 1905 off Miami-Dade County. Resting at a depth of 20 feet, the wreck
West Arsenicker Key, east of Homestead in Miami-Dade County, is a protected and pristine island closed to public access to preserve its natural environment. However, the surrounding waters offer excellent
Lugano 1 Mooring Buoy, at 20 feet depth in Miami-Dade County, marks a popular diving and snorkeling spot. Featuring clear waters, it’s ideal for underwater exploration, marine photography, and observing
The Schooner Wreck Mooring Buoy near Bear Cut Channel in Miami-Dade County marks the site of an intriguing historical shipwreck resting at approximately 12 feet deep. This wreck site features
Arsenicker Key, northwest of Islandia in Miami-Dade County, is an uninhabited, protected island closed to the public, renowned for its untouched natural environment. Despite restrictions, the surrounding waters are popular
Ajax Reef, a Special Management Zone east of Elliott Key in Miami-Dade County, is renowned for its pristine underwater environment and excellent fishing opportunities. This protected reef features vibrant coral
The Rubicon Keys, nestled between Elliott Key and Islandia in Miami-Dade County, consist of peaceful islands that provide a perfect blend of seclusion and natural beauty. This area is popular
Mangrove Key, located in Biscayne Bay east of Homestead, Miami-Dade County, is a lush island famous for its thriving mangrove ecosystems. A sanctuary for wildlife, the area attracts birdwatchers, kayakers,
Caesar Rock, positioned between Elliott Key and Islandia in Miami-Dade County, is a scenic and peaceful island known for its exceptional fishing, snorkeling, and boating opportunities. Anglers can target a
Meigs Key is an inviting island located between Elliott Key and Islandia in Miami-Dade County. Known for its untouched shoreline, Meigs Key provides a peaceful escape perfect for boaters and
Reid Key, nestled between Elliott Key and Islandia in Miami-Dade County, is a charming island renowned for its pristine environment and abundant wildlife. The tranquil waters around the key provide
Porgy Key is a scenic island situated between Elliott Key and Islandia in Miami-Dade County. Known for its natural beauty and secluded atmosphere, this island provides excellent opportunities for boating,
The John Maydak Memorial consists of two steel tugs, one 250-foot and another 75-foot, sunk on July 1, 1992, at a depth of 66 feet with a 10-foot relief in
Emerald Reef Shallow, located off the Atlantic side of Key Biscayne in Miami-Dade County, offers shallow reef waters at a depth of 20 feet. Popular among divers and snorkelers, the
The Miracles Express, a 100-foot inter-island freighter sunk on July 1, 1987, rests atop the Biscayne wreck at 55 feet depth with an 8-foot relief in Miami-Dade County. Divers enjoy
A 100-foot steel barge sunk on October 1, 1985, resting at a depth of 100 feet with an 8-foot relief in Miami-Dade County. Ideal for divers and anglers, the barge
A 40-foot steel houseboat sunk on May 1, 1982, at a depth of 95 feet near other wrecks in Miami-Dade County. Popular with divers and anglers, this site features abundant
Sheri-Lyn, a 235-foot steel freighter sunk on June 18, 1987, broken in half at a depth of 100 feet with a 15-foot relief in Miami-Dade County. Known for abundant marine
The Lakeland, a 203-foot Panamanian steel freighter sunk on June 16, 1982, rests on her side at a depth of 135 feet with a 25-foot relief in Miami-Dade County. This
This artificial reef consists of 20 steel concrete mixing drums, each 10 feet in diameter, sunk on October 1, 1983, near Sheri Lyn at a depth of 84 feet in
The Chevron site comprises 50 steel storage tanks, each 30 feet by 8 feet with ends cut off, sunk on January 1, 1983, at a depth of 84 feet in
This site features 500 tons of concrete bridge materials sunk on July 1, 1986, at a depth of 135 feet with a 15-foot relief in Miami-Dade County. It serves as
Explore Anniversary Reef, a vibrant marine spot marked by a mooring buoy in Miami-Dade County. This picturesque reef features stunning formations of thick finger coral, attracting divers, snorkelers, and anglers.
The South Seas is a 175-foot steel yacht sunk on February 5, 1983, located at a depth of 73 feet with a 15-foot relief in Miami-Dade County. Historically notable as
Big Lou is a 36-foot steel ship sunk on March 1, 1989, resting at a depth of 55 feet with a 7-foot relief in Miami-Dade County. Popular among divers, the
Stiltsville, located at the southern tip of Key Biscayne in Miami-Dade County, features shallow flats and seven historic stilt houses. Popular among boaters and anglers, it offers excellent fishing, scenic
Legare Anchorage Southeast in Miami-Dade County prohibits stopping, swimming, diving, and anchoring to protect the marine environment. Trolling is permitted, providing anglers opportunities to catch pelagic fish while preserving ecological
Triumph 2 Mooring Buoy at 20 feet depth in Miami-Dade County provides clear, accessible waters for diving and snorkeling. Featuring a hard-bottom seabed rich with marine life, including coral formations,
Triumph 1 Mooring Buoy marks a hard-bottom dive site at 25 feet depth in Miami-Dade County, offering clear waters rich with marine biodiversity. Ideal for snorkelers and divers, featuring tropical