Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands
    Cayman Brac East

    Fisheries

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Protected Area

    Cayman Brac East

    Why dive here

    With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, orcas, sea turtles and pufferfish - Fisheries offers some of Cayman Brac's richest diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeJan–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Orcas, Sea Turtles and Pufferfish · 140+ species recorded
    Water27-31°C · warmest August, September, October
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Fisheries is one of those spots on Brac that just keeps giving, especially if you’re into the smaller, more elusive critters. We’ve always found it best to drop in and head west from the mooring, letting the mini wall guide you along. The reef crest, sitting around 9 metres, often has a gentle current pushing you, which makes for a nice drift. You’ll weave past sandy chutes, each one a potential hiding spot for a resting stingray, so keep an eye out there. The real showstopper here, though, is that big pillar coral. It’s a genuine landmark, reaching up from the 15-metre reef floor, absolutely covered in little blennies and sponges. We love to take our time here, circling it slowly, watching the Saddled Blennies dart in and out. This site is fantastic for macro photographers; we often spot Imitator Blennies and tiny Nodulose Miters tucked into crevices. While you’ll certainly see your share of Angelfish and Sharpnose Pufferfish, it’s the hunt for the Kwab or an Orangespotted Filefish that really makes Fisheries our pick. It’s a pretty mellow dive, generally good visibility, and perfect for anyone who enjoys a slower pace and wants to focus on the details.

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    Fisheries Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Fisheries, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (19.68, -79.9) (4km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    31°C

    87°F · Range: 29.5–31.7°C

    Current Speed

    3.61 cm/s

    Direction: SW (213.7°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.043 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    36.19 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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