From the archives: This report was published in June 2014. The conditions and activity details below reflect that time.
Summer fishing options
Summer was settling in, bringing calmer, more humid weather after a windy late spring. With water temperatures in the low 80s, the heat was becoming a factor for both fish and people. Recent trips ranged from offshore tuna and dolphin fishing to yellowtail snapper on the reef, blacktip sharks in the bay, and tarpon fishing after sunset. Timing mattered: early and late trips offered better chances to avoid the hottest part of the day and target active fish. Split fishing-and-snorkeling trips and night snapper trips were also options.
Plan for summer showers
Rainy season was underway. In my experience at the time, morning trips were often cooler and somewhat less affected by rain, though showers could happen at any hour. Those were general patterns, not a guarantee for any particular day.
Choose in-water activities with care
I offered snorkeling, breath-hold diving, spearfishing, lobstering, shelling, and sand-dollar collecting, but not scuba-diving charters. Each activity has different demands, and the right choice depends on the conditions and the people in your group. Please share relevant health or mobility concerns with me before booking so we can discuss whether an activity is suitable.
Breath-hold diving requires training and careful safety practices. Never dive alone, stay within your training, and use close buddy supervision. Divers Alert Network’s freediving safety guidance explains these precautions.
June looked full of possibilities that year, as long as tropical weather didn’t disrupt the plans. Thanks to everyone who invited me to be part of your vacation. If you’re planning a trip now, get in touch to discuss the current options.
