When I said gulf I didn't mean gulf stream. The stream here is a good 40, 50 miles due east. Water is 150 ft plus. There are warm water fish passing by but they are hands off in this state. I have collected Sargasso there are all kinds of interesting critters. file fish, shrimp, Sea horse etc. it's only close when a good south east wind blows in the summer months. The coast here is is mostly sand beach. very little rock ,etc . What is the tide differences where You are? 3 ft plus is a big deal here . Winter water temps? Just curious.