Ft. Pickens Jetty
Book NowFt. Pickens Jetty is a shore diving site with a depth of 10 – 50 feet.
The Ft. Pickens Jetties are one of the most popular shore diving sites in the Florida Panhandle. The rock jetty at Ft. Pickens appears small from the surface, but it anchors a deceptive large dive site that also includes concrete culverts, airplanes, jeeps, golf carts, and other artificial habitat for a huge variety of underwater denizens. This site is home to a lot of marine life including Grouper, Snapper, Flounder, Spadefish, Guitarfish, Sheepshead, Red Drum, Stargazer, Porcupine Puffer Fish, Sting Ray, and many more. The jetty at Ft. Pickens is a wonderful dive site for daytime and after-dark diving, but it is tide-dependant. Park hours and rules, including dive-flag regulations must be observed, and are strictly enforced.
Fort Pickens Jetty
Max Depth: 10-50 ft
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