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Nassau Sound Island

Location: ICW
Mile Marker: Mile 731
Lat / Lon: N 30° 30.575' / W 081° 27.736'
Depth: 7-15 Feet
Description:
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.

3.80

(5)

3.80 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.80

Excellent, Mud

Wind Protection:

3.00

All Around, but Strong Current

Current Flow:

3.20

Wake Protection:

3.50

All Around, but Strong Current

Scenic Beauty:

3.60

Ease of Shopping:

1.67

Shore Access:

4.25

Pet Friendly:

3.25

Cell Service:

4.00

WiFi:

4.50

Review for Nassau Sound Island

Reviewed by: Rachel Shalala on Apr 6, 2026
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 37'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

5

This is was a great little anchorage. We were the only boat anchored, but there is a boat ramp and we saw plenty of fishing boats go by. We walked the park at the boat ramp and took the dinghy across the inlet to Amelia Island State Park to walk around. We saw signs at both parks stating no dogs allowed.

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Review for Nassau Sound Island

Reviewed by: Karl Harris, Better Together, on Apr 5, 2026
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Current Flow:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

This a lovely anchorage. There were 3 boats in all and there could have been more. We anchored between the boat ramp and the entrance off the ICW. Followed SW edge of the river and saw nothing less than 4 ft. under the boat at low tide. There is a nearby sandbar to dinghy to.

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Review for Nassau Sound Island

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on May 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

4-30-24 Favor SW shore on approach with 9 feet of water to anchorage. I anchored midway between the boat ramp and Nassau Cutoff good holding in sand with reversing current swings. Avoid large shoal on north side of Sawpit Creek.

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Review for Nassau Sound Island

Reviewed by: Capt. Mac Rubel, Cruising Editor on Apr 5, 2022
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

3

Enter the anchorage by turning east from the AICW 150 yards south of Red 48 and strongly favoring the south shore of the entrance to avoid the severe shoaling off the northern shore. Enter with no less than 7' mlw at the entrance deepening to 10 – 12 feet mlw as you proceed towards the boat launch. Do not go beyond the boat launch as the water shoals rapidly. Anchor in the strong reversing tidal current with sufficient scope to hold as you swing. Your boat will orient itself to the tidal flow. Holding is good in sand. Wake protection depends on how nice the small craft from the boat launch are. Wave protection is good but you will get winds over the marsh. Shore access and trash disposal is at the boat launch and there is plenty of beach to walk. Good cellular reception for all carriers. One of the better anchorages between Fernandina Beach and Jacksonville.

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Review for Nassau Sound Island

Reviewed by: STEVEN SCHAPIRO, Kaixo, on Jul 1, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 27'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

1

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

1

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

4

From ICW, entrance shoals on the North, Enter on the South, under the 2ft on the chart.

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