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Dive Spot Guide•
Joe’s Tug
Intermediate Key West wreck dive with a private mooring ball.
Local operator required
Boat access from Key West charters and local dive shops handle the trip.
Boat wreck on the Key West charter circuit, useful as a warm-up dive for certified scuba divers.
About Joe’s Tug
Joe's Tug is a classic Key West wreck dive where a broken steel-hull shrimper rests on reef habitat and still delivers a compact but rewarding boat dive. A private mooring ball helps keep the approach tidy, and the site mixes wreck structure, coral growth, and dependable fish life. It is a good intermediate scuba target with changing visibility and light current.
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Research Estimate At Joe’s Tug
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
Where Is Joe’s Tug?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Joe’s Tug Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15.2m - 19.8m
Depth Note
Sources place the wreck around 50-65 ft.
Best Season
Year-round.
Typical Conditions
Light currents, generally good visibility, and a smaller wreck that can get busy on popular charter days.
Safety & Access At Joe’s Tug
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Use wreck-diving experience for any penetration and plan for changing visibility and current.
Access Restrictions
Private mooring ball indicated; wreck penetration only with wreck training.
Legal Notes
Follow charter instructions and wreck-diving procedures.
Local Intel For Joe’s Tug
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A moored wreck dive with enough structure to reward careful buoyancy and wreck awareness.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive site; this wreck is better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; it is primarily a boat-access scuba wreck.
Wildlife at Joe’s Tug
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Joe’s Tug
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Joe’s Tug
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
