Marco Island FL

gfbohn · Aug 29, 2017

Kinda new to the forum and not sure where to post this question ... so ... I'll put it here :-)
I've been to Marco Island FL many times. It's been a favorite vacation spot for years. My next trip will be my first since I started metal detecting.
Is it ok to hunt the beaches of Marco Island ...like South Beach and Tigertail ... or are there rules or restrictions? Just can't remember if I've every seen anyone detecting there.
Thanks in advance ...
Greg

slider66 · Aug 29, 2017

No rules no restrictions. Good luck [emoji106]

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BigScoopman · Aug 29, 2017

You got a Go, nice place to hunt, hunted it back in 2003.

twizzlerlord · Aug 29, 2017

I was just recently down there (April) and I hunted those beaches without any complaints, and while all I found was trash and clad I wish you the best of luck

Tom_in_CA · Aug 29, 2017

gfbohn said:
... are there rules or restrictions?

Yes. The rule is: You send me 30% of all your finds. There. You've read it in printed text, therefore it must be true. I accept paypal ! :cool:

jimsvillage · Nov 18, 2023

live there. 2 rules, back fill your holes and take all trash. Welcome and good luck!

TampaBayBrad · Nov 19, 2023

gfbohn said:
Just can't remember if I've every seen anyone detecting there.

That's a good thing, less competition. :waytogo:

If you water hunt, there is usually a lot less trash than in the sand.

AlpoRanch · Dec 7, 2023

Bring a wet suit and you'll have zero competition. Dewey don't go that far south...

hoser · Dec 7, 2023

Welcome to the forum and above all be safe and good luck. :waytogo:

too_pointer · Dec 7, 2023

Glad you had a good time ! You did well. :egyptian:

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jimsvillage · Dec 8, 2023

AlpoRanch said:
Bring a wet suit and you'll have zero competition. Dewey don't go that far south...

zero competion? i dont think so, i know of at least two of us with suits in the water at least 4 times a week. finds are few but fun is plenty.

scoundrel · Dec 11, 2023

When they developed Marco Island back in the day, they discovered lots of Indian burial grounds, and found artifacts all over the island. I have always wanted to explore there.

Dirtrider · Dec 26, 2023

I detected there in the winter of 2002-3, did not care much for the beach in Marco Island very HARD sand with shells hard to dig.
Found only junk some coins. Tiger tail was better two silver rings one silver toe ring. The beach in Marco was re-done with sand from out deeper in the ocean as I was told, then I noticed in 03 or 04 Tigertail beach was being redone with sand brought in.
Gosh have been to Marco and Naples in the last few yrs, as we winter in North Port now. It has GROWN ALOT! WOW...

AlpoRanch · Dec 28, 2023

jimsvillage said:
zero competion? i dont think so, i know of at least two of us with suits in the water at least 4 times a week. finds are few but fun is plenty.

You're from MA, you shouldn't need a suit in FL. :laughing:

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