Western Dry Rocks Wildlife Management Area

Located 10 nautical miles southwest of Key West, this 1-square-mile zone is in effect seasonally from April 1–July 31 when multi-fish spawning aggregations take place. During this time, only continuous transit without interruption is allowed, and anchoring is prohibited This sanctuary zone aligns with a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission seasonal fishing closure during the same time period.

Special regulations apply here. Learn more about what activities are allowed in this type of zone.

A summary of all sanctuary regulations is available online. For the full text of sanctuary regulations, see 15 CFR 922 Subpart P.