Lake Surprise Wildlife Management Area
Key Largo, Florida
- Target Species
- Grouper
- Snapper
- Water Type
- Saltwater
- Fishing Area
- Offshore
- Spot Type
- Reef
- Depth
- 10–25 ft
- Marine Sanctuary
- Yes
About This Spot
Lake Surprise Wildlife Management Area is an offshore fishing location near Key Largo featuring 10-25 ft depths ideal for catching snapper, jacks, and grouper. Perfect for bottom fishing or light tackle drift fishing around reefs and ledges. Respect local rules to preserve this productive habitat.
GPS Coordinates
GPS (Degrees & Decimal Minutes)
N 25° 11.058' W 80° 22.734'
Decimal Coordinates
25.1843, -80.3789
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