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Seasonal Key West diving guide that calls out Joe's Tug in the May-to-September window.
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Joe'S Tug
Joe's Tug is a shallow Key West wreck.
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Boat dive on a shallow shrimp-boat wreck with open structure, a simple line, and lots of fish around the hull and openings.
About Joe'S Tug
Joe's Tug is a boat-access wreck off Key West, built around a steel-hulled shrimp boat that sits shallow enough to work as a relaxed wreck dive. The wreck is broken but still readable, with a wheelhouse, hull sections, and open spaces that hold fish. It is best dived with controlled buoyancy and respect for the overhead openings rather than by trying to rush through the site.
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Research Estimate At Joe'S Tug
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
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
15m - 20m
Depth Note
Multiple sources place Joe's Tug around 15-20 m (50-65 ft) of water; some guides round it to about 20 m, but it remains a shallow wreck with overhead structure.
Best Season
May through September often gives calmer seas and good visibility, but the wreck is a year-round option.
Typical Conditions
Shallow wreck profile, limited current, and visibility that is usually good enough for easy wreck scanning.
Safety & Access At Joe'S Tug
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Plan your buoyancy before looking into openings, keep the route simple, and treat the wreck as a guided wreck dive rather than an open swim-through.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; use a charter comfortable with shallow wreck navigation and overhead sections.
Legal Notes
Follow charter briefings and local reef/wreck rules, including any mooring or no-penetration guidance the operator gives.
Local Intel For Joe'S Tug
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow wreck dive suitable for novice divers, with intact structural features to explore.
Freediving
Not a good freedive target because the wreck structure and overhead sections call for scuba and wreck discipline.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site; the depth and overhead structure make Joe's Tug a scuba-first wreck dive.
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. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
