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Fingers Reef

Fingers Reef is a spur-and-groove reef on Elbow Reef in Key Largo.

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Boat-accessed Key Largo reef with coral fingers, sand channels, and open-water navigation.

About Fingers Reef

Fingers Reef is a classic Key Largo spur-and-groove reef on Elbow Reef, where high coral fingers alternate with wide sand channels. It is a straightforward open-water boat dive with ledges, coral ridges, and easy navigation along the reef structure, making it a strong match for divers who want a colorful reef rather than a wreck or a deep technical profile. Expect tropical reef fish, barracuda, morays, nurse sharks, and occasional eagle rays in the blue water.

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Research Estimate At Fingers Reef

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VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities

Where Is Fingers Reef?

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Fingers Reef Planning Details

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Reported Depth

7.6m - 12.2m

Depth Note

Site depth is about 25-40 feet.

Best Season

Year-round, with summer often bringing the warmest water and strongest visibility.

Typical Conditions

Shallow spur-and-groove reef with sand channels, clear water, and plenty of tropical fish.

Safety & Access At Fingers Reef

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Boat traffic

Safety Notes

Keep buoyancy controlled over the coral fingers and ledges, and stay aware of boats around the Elbow Reef complex.

Access Restrictions

Boat access from Key Largo is the normal way to dive Fingers Reef, and local guide support helps you stay on the correct section of Elbow Reef.

Legal Notes

Follow local reef and boating rules, and stay within the reef markers and operator brief.

Local Intel For Fingers Reef

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Scuba Diving

A straightforward reef dive with coral ridges, sand channels, and broad ledges. The layout gives divers easy structure to follow and plenty of places to spot reef fish, rays, and sharks.

Freediving

The shallow reef fingers can work for relaxed freediving when the water is calm, but the site is best known as a scuba reef.

Snorkeling

Snorkelers can enjoy the shallow coral ridges and clear water when conditions are calm, though the best life is still found along the reef fingers.

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Wildlife at Fingers Reef

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