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Smokehouse Bay

Location: Marco Island
Mile Marker: Mile 43 - Florida West Coast I
Lat / Lon: N 25° 57.330' / W 081° 43.785'
Depth: 6-8 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.

4.57

(7)

4.57 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.14

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

4.29

All Around

Current Flow:

4.29

Wake Protection:

4.43

All Around

Scenic Beauty:

3.14

Ease of Shopping:

4.71

Shore Access:

4.29

Pet Friendly:

4.80

Cell Service:

4.71

WiFi:

3.25

Review for Smokehouse Bay

Reviewed by: Amy SPENCER, Jessica Grace, on Dec 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

Absolutely loved area and protection. Muddy sandy bottom. Good holding during 20mph winds. Close city dinghy dock at Winn Dixie for provisioning. Called marina as well for permission to walk dog from their dinghy dock as well. No wake zone.

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Review for Smokehouse Bay

Reviewed by: Hal Goldschlag on Dec 7, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

3

We anchored here and rafted up with our buddy boat. We were able to dinghy to the dinghy dock and shop, eat and walk the dog easily. There is a Winn Dixie within walking distance and a place close by it to dinghy to also. The dock master could not have been any nicer.

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Review for Smokehouse Bay

Reviewed by: Sam Brabes on Feb 8, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 20.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

1

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

2

Overall a great anchorage but you have to anchor on North end. South end does not hold it's a deep mud bottom and not enough room to anchor properly. A slight wind storm can through and pushed us up to persons dock in the night. North end held much better next night. Didn't move.

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Review for Smokehouse Bay

Reviewed by: Dumitru Amuraritei on Dec 5, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

5

Cell Service:

5

Good holding, some current moving the boat around, was almost no wind but felt good. Not very busy, marina near by is a social spot, quiet, close to a lot of shops and restaurants in a fancy area of Marco. Stayed for one night and was beautiful. We will come again!

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Review for Smokehouse Bay

Reviewed by: Jason Spitz, Breathe, on May 14, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

4

This is a very protected anchorage in a nice neighborhood next to a high end marina. There are dinghy docks at the marina that may be used. Do not lock your dinghy. It is safe (many cameras and security) and they will cut your lock if you use one. There are several nice casual restaurants and stores. You can easily walk to downtown from here. One of the restaurants provides free WiFi with email registration. There is a dinghy dock for the grocery store which is past the marina and under the bridge. Beautiful grocery. Awesome place to reprovision. This is an easy place to be and extremely quiet. Cell service is excellent. Want to live in a neighborhood for a few days again. Well here’s your chance.

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Review for Smokehouse Bay

Reviewed by: Thomas JAMIESON on Feb 22, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

4

There were several navigation hazards in the channel after hurricane Irma. When we arrived the hazards had been removed and they were working on the shoaling at the entrance. Saying that, there are boats in the marina using the same channel up to 60' . Just follow channel markers closely, stay nearer docking side of channel for more depth.. Beautiful anchorage. 2/21/18

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Review for Smokehouse Bay

Reviewed by: catboat willy, Williwaw/Catalina 36, on Apr 16, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

2

Cell Service:

5

This is an excellent anchorage protected from the wind on all sides from wind & wave. It is in a residential neighborhood. Bottom is mud and provides excellent holding. Average depth is 10-15 feet. Shopping: At the south end of the bay there is a low bridge accessible only by power boat or dink. Once under this bridge, a quick turn to the left will take to a major food & wine store with a 'dink dock' (Winn-Dixie) for provisioning & supplies.

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