Lobster Guide in the Keys
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Lobster Guide in the Keys
The wife's big 50 b'day is in August and she wants to go to the Keys for losbster. We have never been down there so looking for some advice for a good guide. Any help would be appreciated.
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Are you going to dive or snorkle?
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We are going to snorkle.
Re: Lobster Guide in the Keys
Finding shallow water lobster after the mini season (last Wed. & Thurs. of July) is tough going. They usually get picked clean. Not saying that it isn't possible, but for lobstering after mini season, you might want to consider dive cert. to give yourself a better chance in deeper water or bump up your trip to the mini season. I have a friend that lives down there. Will try to contact him & see if he has any recommendations for guides.
If you are taking your own boat, you don't really need a guide. Just scout around til you find structure and look for antenna sticking out. We just pull someone on a rope behind the boat while they look down for them.
If you are taking your own boat, you don't really need a guide. Just scout around til you find structure and look for antenna sticking out. We just pull someone on a rope behind the boat while they look down for them.
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I'd recommend you contact Capt. Rich Burson out of Key largo -- www.rufishingyet.com
He's a top notch inshore guide for the back country and also does lobster trips. I know he'll do a good job for you. You may want to consider doing a full day trip and combining some great skinny water fishing with the lobstering! The cost isn't a whole lot more than a half day. I fished with him last August and caught over 100 keeper size Trout, Mangroves and Reds on a half day trip. Good luck with the bugs!
He's a top notch inshore guide for the back country and also does lobster trips. I know he'll do a good job for you. You may want to consider doing a full day trip and combining some great skinny water fishing with the lobstering! The cost isn't a whole lot more than a half day. I fished with him last August and caught over 100 keeper size Trout, Mangroves and Reds on a half day trip. Good luck with the bugs!