on most maps, there is a submarine located in approx. 90 feet of water just off cape canaveral. I fish it all the time and i was wondering if anyone had any info on what submarine it is? any pics? thanks!
1232: Pan-American plane sighted two submarines on surface at 35-05N; 67-10W.
1300: USS EMERALD (PY) attacked sub off Cape Canaveral, Fla. Feb. 24, 1942.
1632: SOS SS NORALORE off Diamond Shoals.
1850: Duty Officer, Lt. (jg) Martin DIO reported from 3ND, C. G. Norfolk. Buoys established near Diamond Shoals - flashing green whistle 225T. distance 8-1/2 miles from former position at Diamond Shoals. Flashing white buoy replacing Diamond Shoals Lightship. Flashing White bell 310T. distance 3-1/2 miles from former position.
February 25, 1942.
0030: SOS from SS JOSEPHINE LAWRENCE 35-53N; 75-08W. "Steering entirely disabled, need assistance immediately." - 15 minutes later, repaired and underway again.
0015: The GOFF reported (S250155 & S250720) on Feb. 25 at 0015 sighted two torpedo wakes and believes two subs in vicinity, Lat. 10-04N; Long. 79-41W.
Note: This location is about 45 miles from the Panama Canal, Atlantic Side.
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Subject: Indian Lagoon Coast Fishing Forecast
Indian Lagoon Coast Fishing Forecast, February 2003
Mosquito Coast Fishing Charters
Fishing on the lagoon coast of Florida last month was arduous to say the least. Consecutive cold fronts blasted the State with one wave of freezing air after another. Subfreezing temperatures and blustery winds complicated angling, pushing most fish into deeper water. At one point, water temperatures in the lagoon dropped into the forties, driving warm water species like snook, tarpon, and jacks south. On the bright side, some really nice days were mixed in between fronts and the subfreezing temperatures were short lived. There is no doubt this has been one of the coldest winters in years. Extended periods of water temperatures in the forties would devastate warm water species. If all indications are correct, our weather patterns have changed for the better and February should be an outstanding month for fishing and boating.
On the Indian, Mosquito, and Banana Lagoons, water levels are the lowest I’ve ever seen. The reason for this phenomenon is not clear, but the general consciences is the persistent westerly winds experiences this year have pushed lagoon waters out and disallowed ocean waters to return. This event has produces extremely skinny water conditions on the flats, so caution should be exercised when operating in these areas to prevent damage to the grass and your boat. Fishing opportunities on the lagoon flats this month will consist of good numbers of redfish, large sea trout, and black drum congregating in skinny water along the deeper edges. Combined with: sunny spring days, crystal clear water, and warming water temperatures, February is the prime time for site fishing. If your target is gator trout, check the docks that extend out into deeper water. Once the water temperatures begin to raise, the lager trout have a tendency to return to deeper water for the remainder of the year. Conditions are also prime for site fishing on the Banana Lagoon’s “No Motor Zone”. Good numbers of black drum are currently at hand tailing on the flats. Catching these fish can be challenging, but they will take live shrimp, clams, or fly if presented properly.
Offshore, kingfish are still present along inshore reefs, wrecks, and bars, and they will remain as long as water temperatures stay above 68 degrees. Target kings in the areas of 8A Reef, Pelican Flats, and Bethel Shoals. Also, look for cobia, and amberjack to be present on the inshore wrecks like the Carol Lee, Dutch, and Sub Wreck out of Port Canaveral.
Near-shore opportunities presented in February include: Tripletail along the Port Canaveral buoy line and under floating structure and weeds in deeper water, pompano, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, weakfish, small black drum, and whiting along the beaches, and pompano, flounder, sheepshead, and large redfish around the inlet jetties.
Hopefully, the pleasant weather conditions we are currently experiencing are a prelude to spring, and not and cruel hoax by Mother Nature. Either way, spring is around the corner, and now is the time to clean the rods, gas up the boat, and hit the water.
As always, if you need information or have questions, please contact me.
Hey macblastr, I can't believe that Indian River Lagoon water temp got in to the "forties." That just never happens. Also 45 miles from Panama Canal is no where near Cape Canaveral.
The Panama Canal refference is another incident. The log posted showed all of the days activities. The log at 1300 is what macblastr is talking about. Seems pretty interesting to me! Anyone got the coordinates?
I also do not believe that there is a SUB off Cape Canaveral UNLESS it is in the Gulf Stream.
You must understand that this is also the area that Rocket and Missile parts fall and have fallen all over this part of the Atlantic Ocean.
I think IF there was a sub out there NASA would have the cords and the exact location recordered somewhere-now all someone has to do is find these records-if these exist that is?
I have lived in Brevard county most of my 69 years and I have never heard of the water temps in any Lagoon being this low but that is easy to check out.
Peg Leg
It is odd that you can find reference to the sub on many fishing charts, but no wreck lists that I have. I suppose it's possible that a fisherman with a side imaging sonar could have scanned a rocket, interpreted it as a sub, and so the legend began. Sounds like it's a pretty good fishing spot! Maybe someone needs to dive it! I bet Robert would volunteer if someone would park him over it...I know I would!
the sum is south of the wreck of the carol lee. It is on most fishing charts, i plan on dropping a camera on it sometime soon... i was there a few weeks ago and the ocean was so flat you could waterski, but the current was rediculous... good fishin tho!
I am having a friend that works for NASA try and find out more information concerning this SUB that is said to appear on fishing charts but I would bet the charts do not say THAT THIS OBJECT IS A SUB.
Should know something by the end of the week or sooner.
Peg Leg
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Re: sub off cape canaveral?
the Top Spot map has the sub listed on it,the book doesnt,the guy in the forum suggested if i want to dive wrecks to buy the book.you have to read carefully.
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I bet Robert would volunteer if someone would park him over it...I know I would!
