Chino Island
- Location: Pine Island Sound
- Mile Marker: Mile 8.3 - GIWW
- Lat / Lon: N 26° 30.110' / W 082° 07.705'
- Depth: 7-8 Feet
- Description: Comment 12/5/15 by Capt Glenn Wells: Chino Island receives a few wakes from vessels travling the WW and locals use this area for fishing and a short cut to cannels nearby, otherwise a great place to sit awhile.
NOTE: Per Florida Statute 327.4109
The owner or operator of a vessel or floating structure may not anchor or moor such that the nearest approach of the anchored or moored vessel or floating structure is:
- Within 150 feet of any marina, boat ramp, boatyard, or other vessel launching or loading facility;
- Within 300 feet of a superyacht repair facility. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "superyacht repair facility" means a facility that services or repairs a yacht with a water line of 120 feet or more in length; or
- Within 100 feet outward from the marked boundary of a public mooring field or a lesser distance if approved by the commission upon request of a local government within which the mooring field is located. The commission may adopt rules to implement this subparagraph.
Holding:
4.33
Good, Sandy Mud
Wind Protection:
2.00
Open and Exposed Northwest Through Southeast
Current Flow:
3.67
Wake Protection:
2.33
Open and Exposed Northwest Through Southeast
Scenic Beauty:
4.33
Ease of Shopping:
2.00
Shore Access:
2.00
Pet Friendly:
2.00
Cell Service:
4.00
WiFi:
2.50