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Fort Pierce Channel

Location: Ft Pierce
Mile Marker: 965.5
Lat / Lon: N 27° 27.856' / W 080° 18.916'
Depth: 7
Tide: 2 feet
Description:
Popular day Anchorage and great place to stage for dawn departure.
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.

4.67

(3)

4.67 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.33

Reasonable with scope appropriate for conditions.

Wind Protection:

2.00

Current Flow:

2.33

Wake Protection:

2.33

Scenic Beauty:

4.33

Ease of Shopping:

4.33

Shore Access:

4.67

By Tender at Harbor town for Publix or numerous places along the channel for restaurants & bars.

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Cell Service:

5.00

WiFi:

3.00

Review for Fort Pierce Channel

Reviewed by: Tom Allison on Feb 23, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Cell Service:

5

We recently spent an extended time in Ft. Pierce for repairs. We found the entrance channel to be wide and deep, and for us easy to navigate.

Prior to haul out, mid December, we anchored on the south side of the channel in front of the beach. Initially we held very well. But after several days of conflicting currents and wind the boat spun itself out and drifted. February, after repairs, we launched and again anchored waiting for a weather window to head south. Strong winds and conflicting currents spun the boat and broke us free three times during our nine day wait. We tried locations both north and south of the channel. At times of light wind and/or slack tide we felt comfortable enough to leave the boat. During night when the wind was strong we kept an anchor watch.

That said, Ft. Pierce has a lot to offer and is worth the visit. There are many good restaurants, marine services and the city marina has a great location at downtown with a good dinghy dock.

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Review for Fort Pierce Channel

Reviewed by: James Brace on Jun 5, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Ripping current but worth it. Nice dinghy trip to the island. And easy access to dinghy dock across channel. Then, walk across the bridge to the Saturday farmers market.

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Review for Fort Pierce Channel

Reviewed by: Galli Family on Apr 9, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.6'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

5

Love, love, love this anchorage! Waters are so clear. We anchored on several trips and stayed for more than a month each time. The little island Is perfect for dogs /kids to run around or just a spot to relax. Across the channel is a beach. Lots of places to kayak. Nearby small grocery store. Dinghy ride to downtown docks.

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