Reviews: Merritt Island - Boy Scout Island

Proceed east from just south of G83, head toward prominent house with a red roof on a hill until approximately 200-300 feet from shore, then turn north and proceed to anchorage east of the island avoiding shoal that extends south of the island to G83. Can easily carry 6 feet into the anchorage during periods of normal water levels. Land dingy on small beach on north side of island, be aware of shoal extending to the northeast from the island for several hundred feet. Good protect from all except south winds. Much less crowded than the anchorage off to the northwest.

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:

1. Within 150 feet of any marina, boat ramp, boatyard, or other vessel launching or loading facility;
2. 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
3. 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.

DISCLAIMER: The laws and regulations governing anchoring in Florida waters are complex and everchanging. If you plan to anchor, whether overnight or for an extended period, you should confirm whether you are in compliance with local and state requirements before committing to a location. Two sources of information that may be helpful are the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida State Statutes.