When wahoo are around Key Largo
Wahoo fishing out of Key Largo is an offshore fishery. Key Largo Fishing Adventures lists wahoo among its offshore catches. Seasonal timing and biology are covered in our wahoo species guide.
Where boats run from Key Largo
Launch, channel and port details are on the Key Largo port page.
Key Largo Fishing Adventures lists wahoo offshore but gives no ground, depth or run distance, so the named structure below is the best source of depths to work from.
Before the run, check the NOAA marine conditions page for:
- Wind speed and direction
- Wave height and wave period
Wrecks and reefs near Key Largo
Four named artificial reefs sit near Key Largo, in 110 to 135 ft of water.
| Structure | Type | Depth (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Duane | Artificial reef wreck | 118 |
| Spiegel Grove | Artificial reef wreck | 135 |
| Alva Chapman Reef | Artificial reef | 118 |
| Eagle | FWC Florida Keys artificial reef | 110 |
Chart layers are not for navigation. Confirm positions on your own charts before you run.
Duane
The Duane is an artificial reef wreck in 118 ft, the same depth as Alva Chapman Reef.
Spiegel Grove
The Spiegel Grove is an artificial reef wreck in 135 ft, the deepest of the four.
Alva Chapman Reef
Alva Chapman Reef is an artificial reef in 118 ft.
Eagle
The Eagle is an FWC Florida Keys artificial reef in 110 ft, the shallowest of the four.
How wahoo are fished from Key Largo and who fishes them
Fishing the structure
The local listing puts wahoo offshore, and the four artificial reefs give you named structure between 110 and 135 ft to plan around. Methods, spreads and rigging for the region are in our Atlantic and Southeast wahoo guide (see also the Atlantic Southeast offshore fishing guide).
To plan your runs:
- Pick the depth you want to work, from 110 to 135 ft.
- Match it to the structure in the table.
- Confirm each position on your own charts.
Key Largo Fishing Adventures
Key Largo Fishing Adventures is the local operation that lists wahoo, and it lists them offshore.
FAQ about wahoo fishing out of Key Largo
Where do boats run for wahoo out of Key Largo?
Offshore. Key Largo Fishing Adventures lists wahoo offshore without naming a ground, depth or run distance.
What wrecks are near Key Largo?
The Duane and the Spiegel Grove are artificial reef wrecks near Key Largo. Alva Chapman Reef and the Eagle are artificial reefs in the same 110 to 135 ft range.
How deep is the Spiegel Grove?
The Spiegel Grove sits in 135 ft.
Who runs wahoo charters from Key Largo?
Key Largo Fishing Adventures lists wahoo among its offshore catches.
Where are the wahoo rules for Key Largo?
FWC sets state rules, and federal rules apply beyond 3 nautical miles. Both are linked in the Regulations section above.
Where can I read about other offshore species?
Start with our coastal and offshore gamefish guides.
