Canyons, Ledges, Rocks, and Shoals

Govenor Ledge

There is a rocky point to the NE here with a ledge around it. Good tuna fishing and deep drops here.

PEN-11

A nice ledge with a good drop. Frequently holds nice sized grouper and snapper.

28.7255333333333 -82.7669833333333

This is the middle point of the largest of the Outer Humps. Known swordfish grounds.

A nice ledge that holds grouper and snapper.

PEN-10

Decent deep water ledge that will hold fish.

Royal Terrace 32° 08.321 79° 17.468

This is a good area to drift for Blueline Tilefish in the 600-800' range. When it drops to 800 - 1000' you will find Snowy Grouper.

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Good deep drop area for Swordfish.

BRIDGE SPANS CONCRETE]]> 24.641 -80.9575

This spot is the center of a ledge that runs for at least half a mile. The eighth of a mile or so to the east northeast and west southwest of this spot holds Golden Tilefish. I suspect there is more in the area.