Fishing and Diving in the Florida Keys

SEA DOG CHARTERS: MM 47.5
www.seadogcharters.net  Bayside MM 47.5, Marathon, (305)-743-8255. “The fun spot to fish.” Half-day fishing trip - $59.99 per person includes: live bait, tackle, expertise and a fun fishing experience on a comfortable, well-equipped fishing vessel. They take you out to the best spots, bait the hooks, cast the line and show you how to fish in the Florida Keys. (MC, VISA)

TROPICAL BOAT RENTALS: MM 54.6
www.tropicalboatrentals.com   91 Avenue A, Marathon 305/481-7006

SPIRIT SNORKELING: MM 47.5
www.spiritsnorkeling.net  Overseas Hwy. next to Porky's Bayside Restaurant, Marathon, 289-0614. Website: www.keysresort.com. Specializing in families and first-time snorkelers. They visit the Sombrero Reef Marine Sanctuary and Lighthouse, everybody's favorite reef. Friendly crew. Snorkel or sightsee. Cruises depart at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily.

STARFISH SWIM AND SNORKEL: MM 47.5
www.starfishsnorkeling.com  Sea Dog Charters Marina, MM 47.5, Marathon, (305) 743-8255. Snorkel Sombrero Reef Marine Sanctuary and Lighthouse and see marine life. Perhaps talk to a dolphin, touch a ray or an angelfish. Take home a memory aboard The Starfish. Beginners and sightseers welcome. Two four-hour trips daily. Inquire about full-day snorkeling and fishing trips, sunset cruises and private charters. Call for reservations.

TILDEN’S SCUBA CENTER: MM 49.5
743-7255, www.tildensscubacenter.com. Large retail diving store with two daily reef trips, snorkel, scuba or Snuba charters for individuals or groups. Vacation packages available. Instruction for scuba diving.

DIVE DUCK KEY: MM 61
www.diveduckkey.com  61 Hawk's Cay Blvd, Duck Key 305-289-4931