DIVE THE GULF OF MEXICO
With Capt. Jeff Dawson

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1141 Bald Eagle Drive

(941) 389-7889

OFF NAPLES AND MARCO ISLAND


 

"The Hole" Located 27 miles South West of Naples 
in 65 feet of water... 
The Entrance is 62 feet wide and plunges to 224 feet.
The limestone shaft takes an hour glass shape at 100 feet.
Marine Life is Plentiful and includes Jewfish, 
Sea Turtles, Grouper,Snapper, and Barracuda. 
The visibility ranges from 10 to 50 feet. 
Loran: 14028.6 43564.2 Gps: .25.50.12 .82.03.07
"The Tower R", Located 28 miles South West of Naples. 
This navigation tower sits in 70 feet of water. 
With an Abundant Marine life living among the structures.
 The visibility ranges from 10 to 50 feet.
 Gps .25.48.00.82 12.13.00
"The Kid" An 85 foot long Barge that Sank in 1987 
and now sits in 45 feet of water.
 it is now the home to Several Large Jewfish. 
and Lots of other fish including Barracuda, Snapper, Grouper. 
The Visibility ranges between 10 and 50 feet 
Loran: 14080.5 43733.7 Gps: 25.48.33 .81.51.37
"The Barge" 5.5 miles West of Naples in 32 feet of water. An old
Construction barge is now part of the artificial reef system.
 With a Varity of marine life. Visibility is limited from 5 to 15 feet.
 Gps: .28.05.13 .81.53.26
"Airplane Reef" 5.5 miles West of Naples in 32 feet of water.
Part of the artificial ref system. With a Varity of marine life 
The Visibility ranges between 5 and 15 feet.
Gps: 26.05.13. .51.53.28 
"The Minesweeper" A 60 foot long mine sweeper 
resting in 40 feet of water
 11 miles off Naples. Broken and scattered on the bottom. 
This site attracts a lot of bait fish as well as Spade fish, 
Snapper, and Grouper 
Gps: .28.08.28 .82.02.08
"The Ledges" Located 15 miles North West of Naples
 in 48 feet of water. 
A series of ledges, holes, & cracks that are loaded with fish
 Bring your underwater light to see this site! 
there are a lot of tropical fish as well as Grouper, 
Snapper and Jewfish. 
The Visibility ranges between 10 and 30 feet 
Gps: .28.09.43 .82.12.62
"The Isabell" An old shrimp boat in 58 feet of water
 22 miles North West of Naples.
Broken apart but a great dive with a lot of marine life.
 Huge Jewfish, snapper, barracudas 
Visibility ranges between 10 and 30 feet. 
Gps .26.11.22 .82.08.42 
"The Tea Cup" a live soft coral reef located 12 miles
 Northwest of Naples 
in 44 feet of water. A series of soft coral & sponges 
with an Abundant marine life
Visibility ranges between 10 and 30 feet
Gps .28.07.88 .82.02.01