What is your Favorite Dive Site in Pensacola-Panama City

[Tessunderwater]

So far definitely the St. Andrews Jetty. Btw, in pier park there is a great offgasing place called Hoffbrau that serves awesome beer and german food.

 

[LIVES4SHARKS]

I found a site that lists all the dive sites off Panama City. So far I like the sites that Cpt Pat has taken us! I do like the Twin Tugs.

Scuba Dive Sites in Bay County & Panama City Beach, Fl

Carolyn:shark2:

 

[kalik]

I like the Leroy myself

 

[paulwall]

The Brass Wreck

 

[jviehe]

I agree with Pat. The Chipewa is great. But then I havent been to the Grey ghost yet. When are we going?

 

[PatMyGreen]

The interoz run site posted above is a crock of BS in my mind. Their staff has no knowledge of diving or marine operations as evidenced by their use of Loran TDs for positions and not having a 3rd decimal point. Many of their numbers are nowhere near the actual site either. I am not aware of a single charter that runs to pepper tree reef, nor should they as NMFS uses it for fish studies. Not one of those box cars are where that site says they are, if they even still exist at all. I talked to them a year or so ago and they had no interest in updating their site based on the observations of a local dive boat operator. They did try to get me to pay for a business listing on their site.

The listed artificial reefs on the FWC website is much better as it also lists the source of the location coordinates (GPS or LORAN). Scuba diving sites and GPS destinations: Wrecks, Coral Reefs, Reviews, Trip Charters. - Dive Spots is alright too.

 

[PatMyGreen]

I had a little grape tell me there's possibly some cave tucked away on 3-5s somewhere? Know anything about that? PM if its a secret. I'll leave your fish be, if thats an issue

There are several caves in the 3-5s that I know of but most are not passable after 50' of penetration or so. Unlike freshwater caves they also tend to have 100lb-800lb residents that you don't want to obstruct should they be exiting while you are entering.....or debate who is invading the residence of whom. Call me if you want to talk about it out there in more detail. 850-588-8077 shop or 850-624-2084 cell

 

[Rich Keller]

Any suggestions for beach or shallow water kayak dive sites in the area? Can anyone recommend kayak rentals and dive shops in the area? Do any shops in the area rent 30 or 40 cu/ft tanks?

 

[Vicksburg Diver]

Avocett Dredge in P'cola is cool

 

[CaveMD]

The Southern part of the 3-5s if we are talking open secrets.

The only dives I've done out of PCB were the 3-5's so they win by default...but I think they would likely win against most other options as well