what everyone else said. when I was living on Big Pine Key I tried to snorkle from shore, and while I saw fish, it was nothing like out on the reef. Like some people already mentioned, Bahia Honda would probably be your only option, but be careful of the currents and sharks near the bridge. Not really safe IMO to snorkle near the bridge. But if you want to see one of the most consisently ranked top beautiful beaches in the world Bahia Honda is the place to be. Looie Key is right near there and is one of the best places to snorkle by boat. PM me if you want more details...
The boat out of Bahia Honda state park goes to to the Looe Key reef, which is a non-fishing area and I have seen some nice lobsters, mutton snapper and tarpon in that area while snorkeling ... nice area. One of the hammerheads known to hang around the Bahia Honda bridge in the channel there is called Hitler ... big, big fish that eats a lot of big tarpon like it's snacking on cheese doodles ...
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