JUPITER GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Loran Tower Hunting: A Two‑Tank Lobster & Lionfish Hunt Off Jupiter Inlet
A guided two‑tank hunt off Jupiter Inlet for Florida spiny lobsters and invasive lionfish, with practical guidance on timing, gear, and private‑guide upgrades.
Loran Tower Hunting: A Two‑Tank Lobster & Lionfish Hunt Off Jupiter Inlet.
Head north of Jupiter Inlet for a focused underwater hunt around the Loran Towers: two tank dives into vibrant reefs and dramatic ledges where expert guides help you target Florida spiny lobsters and invasive lionfish while you encounter groupers, hogfish and a thriving tropical cast attracted by the nearby Gulf Stream.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Lobsters and Lionfish
Hunt Florida spiny lobsters (note: March is the last chance before the lobster season closes on March 31) and remove invasive lionfish — hunting in this area is permitted from March through October.
Loran Towers Reefs & Drift Ledges
Dive sites around Loran Towers feature dramatic ledges and vibrant reef life; nearby Gulf Stream currents make for classic Jupiter drift‑diving where each drift presents new marine encounters.
Private Guide Options to Boost Success
Upgrade to a private dive guide for personalized coaching on hunting technique — standard and hunting‑specialist guides are offered to increase your success and teach best practices underwater.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Over a five‑hour outing you board near Jupiter Inlet, run north to Loran Towers, and execute two targeted dives — searching ledges and reef pockets for spiny lobsters and hunting invasive lionfish amid fast‑moving Gulf Stream‑fed drifts, with guides available to coach, locate hotspots, and help with techniques and gear.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring certifications (or present them at check‑in), personal dive gear if preferred, and hunting equipment such as lobster gauges, tickle sticks, nets and lionfish tools — rentals are available on request.
Nitrox is required for this trip.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The outing runs five hours.
How much does it cost?
Standard rate is $130 per person.
Is Nitrox required?
Yes — Nitrox is required for this trip.
Are private guides available and what do they cost?
Yes. A standard private dive guide is $125 per trip; a hunting‑specialist private dive guide is $200 per two‑tank trip and includes pre‑dive hunting consultation and hands‑on coaching.
When is lobster hunting permitted here?
Hunting is permitted in this area from March through October; March is noted as the last chance before the spiny lobster season ends on March 31.
Do I need to bring hunting gear or can I rent it?
You can bring your own lobster gauges, tickle sticks, nets and lionfish gear; rental options are available — ask the operator for details.