KEY WEST LOBSTER SEASON !

[tim h]

Anyone going to be headed to KW for lobster season that starts August 6th ??
I am considering going again, Boat from Marco Island to KW. (about 100 miles by water)

 

[tdonoughue]

Again? You went before? How was the trip? Seems long. Is it as rough as Bimini?

(I'm in Texas and only a qualified fresh water lake boater, so I will probably not try that adventure yet)

 

[tim h]

Yes, this will be my third time. It’s a nice trip. Key West is fun, we usually stay at The Galleon, and the lobstering is a blast ! And great to eat.
Generally speaking , no , it’s not as rough as a Bimini run. Your not crossing the Gulf Stream. But you do need to keep an eye out for storms. They tend to whip up the waves a bit. On my last trip I experienced the smoothest water ever ! I didn’t even need to hold the wheel at 35+ mph

 

[Cigarlaw]

Been to KW a million times, but never with my new 242. I'd be interested in joining with wifey and a friend or 2.

 

[tim h]

Heading out late Friday early Saturday morning. Going to hit Dry Tortugas at the end of the week.

 

[suke]

I looked into it, but holy crap the rules seemed absurd. Was just too much to try and wade through for someone not familiar with the area.

 

[Liveto99]

I never keep any fish in Florida any more just not worth it to try and figure out the rules. Use circle hooks take a pic and let it go I think you can get a ticket for using Jhooks now it’s nuts.

 

[tim h]

there's an APP for that... LOL

 

[nofd843]

I think that would be a fun trip, running the Keys, might have to add it to the list.

 

[Liveto99]

Hey Tim did you go to the Dry Tortugas?

 

[tim h]

I did !

 

[Liveto99]

Cool, trying to go in November. Any advice? Where did you get your last fuel?

 

[tim h]

I stayed in Key West for several days prior to going to the Tortugas and then back to Key West for several days before going back north to Marco Island

 

[JOAN ROJAS]

I did !

u went to the tortugas on your jetboat?

 

[tim h]

u went to the tortugas on your jetboat?

My boat is in my profile pic...