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Boca Ciega Bay (1)

Location: Boca Ciega Bay
Mile Marker: Mile 115.7 - GIWW
Lat / Lon: N 27° 44.030' / W 082° 41.750'
Depth: 5-7 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.

4.25

(4)

4.25 out of 5 stars

Holding:

5.00

Good, Soft Mud

Wind Protection:

3.00

Open and Exposed West Through Southwest

Current Flow:

4.50

Wake Protection:

3.00

Open and Exposed West Through Southwest

Scenic Beauty:

3.00

Ease of Shopping:

3.25

Shore Access:

3.50

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Cell Service:

5.00

WiFi:

3.00

Review for Boca Ciega Bay (1)

Reviewed by: Peter Searles, Schuyler, on Apr 10, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 2.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

4

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

We anchored near the icon and had good holding in about 6 feet of water. Be advised that there was no dingy dock at the Municipal marina closest to the anchorage. In retrospect, we would have anchored further north near the mooring field which was much closer to the dingy dock with access to a variety of restaurants. Also, be advised that in motoring from the anchorage directly toward the dingy dock, the dingy motor touched bottom at/near low tide and we saw multiple derelict vessels that had run aground and appeared to be abandoned. Stay to the west in deeper water - even in a dingy.

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Review for Boca Ciega Bay (1)

Reviewed by: Tim Smith, HOMES, on Feb 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 56'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

We anchored close to the mooring field. Excellent holding in sand. Took the dinghy to the free dinghy dock -right in town. Excellent restaurants, brewery and coffee shops within an easy walk from the dinghy dock.

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Review for Boca Ciega Bay (1)

Reviewed by: William OBrien, At Last, on Apr 7, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 48'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

5

Was a pretty good anchorage. Winds were East to Northeast and we had a good holding. Depths 10’. We have a 6’ draft.

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Review for Boca Ciega Bay (1)

Reviewed by: Wally & Coco on Apr 22, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Cell Service:

5

Excellent, very large anchorage. Lots of weekend boat traffic so snuggle up to east shore. Wal Mart nearby. Gusty west winds could be a little bumpy.

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