Local Diving
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The Gulf is shallow and primarily sand. It is dotted with natural habitat like reefs (hard bottom) and ledges as well as artificial reefs. These areas attract fish in massive numbers.
Our dive charter, “EL GAVILAN”, is a “six pack” (six diver boat). Our charters range from Novak Reef that is 3 miles off-shore to the Bayronto that is 35 miles off-shore. Contact us at fsdiveshop@gmail.com.
As you would expect, our water temperatures in summer are “tropical” (80′s). However, if you are visiting in the winter months, don’t leave that heavy suit at home as we commonly see the temperature drop into the 50′s (yes, we do use dry-suits in Florida!)
During the winter months our area is greatly affected by strong winds brought about by each cold front that passes. Consequently, our diving is accomplished between them. The winter winds can also have a negative effect on near shore visibility as the wave action stirs up the bottom.
Beach dives are very popular on the small reefs at Boca Grande and just to our north at Venice Beach, the “shark tooth capital”. Searching for shark’s teeth and other fossils is extremely popular here. Aristakat Dive Charters offer a charter just off shore to an area known as the “Bone Yard”, which has been very productive for large shark-teeth. To contact Aristakat Dive Charters you can email them at aristakat02@yahoo.com, call them at 941 321-0852 or visit their website aristakatcharters.yolasite.com.
