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Welch Causeway Bridge Northeast

Location: Boca Ciega Bay
Mile Marker: Mile 122.1 - GIWW
Lat / Lon: N 27° 48.630' / W 082° 47.780'
Depth: 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.

4.14

(7)

4.14 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.71

Good, Sand

Wind Protection:

4.00

Open and Exposed Northwest and Wakes

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

2.71

Open and Exposed Northwest and Wakes

Scenic Beauty:

2.86

Ease of Shopping:

4.43

Shore Access:

4.29

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Cell Service:

5.00

WiFi:

1.80

Review for Welch Causeway Bridge Northeast

Reviewed by: E Slocum, Sea otter, on Sep 9, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

5

Good Holding, not much in scenery but a peaceful night sleep

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Review for Welch Causeway Bridge Northeast

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Oct 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

1

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

4

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Publix, McDonalds, Slyce pizza (closed on Monday), American Legion, and a Walgreens.j

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Review for Welch Causeway Bridge Northeast

Reviewed by: Capt Dana, Mermaid's Lair, on Apr 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Cell Service:

5

American Legion and Mcdonalds with docks. How perfect is this!

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Review for Welch Causeway Bridge Northeast

Reviewed by: Bill Mcmahon on Dec 17, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Cell Service:

5

Not the most picturesque spot, but very convenient to a Publix supermarket. Its parking lot abuts the McDonlds which has a very nice floating dock.
About 10 boats there when we were there, with room for a few more. We anchored in 7 feet at low tide and saw mostly 6' and 7' in our swing radius.
Excellent (Verizon) cell signal.
A little rolly with the boat wakes, but not too bad.

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Review for Welch Causeway Bridge Northeast

Reviewed by: Green Turtle Bay Marina- Ford - Buena on Dec 4, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

A great anchorage. As mentioned, the McDonalds dock makes it so easy to access Publix and a few restaurants including a pizza place called Slyce that was very good. Walmart is about 1.3 miles away but walkable thru neighborhood streets and an ped overpass. Google maps WALK will get you there. Bridge to beach also right there and has protected walkway to cross. Takes you straight to the beach. We stayed 3 nights and never got bored! Also, not a Vet but this appeared to have a VERY active American Legion facility w/a dock. Depth was great at 6-8ft. You did get some wake from boaters in the channel but its a slower area due to bridge so not as bad. would recommend weekday stays for this reason.

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Review for Welch Causeway Bridge Northeast

Reviewed by: Capt Dana, Mermaid's Lair, on Feb 23, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

American Legion, Publix, Walgreens,and McDonalds with a dock.

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Review for Welch Causeway Bridge Northeast

Reviewed by: Lrrryo on Nov 23, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Nice place to RON, no services, but fairly deep and very easy to be out of the intracoastal for a overnite. Can go to Legion to the south if you're a member, best Legion in the country. Can go past Legion to McDonalds dock for burger, shopping with Publix and other stores.

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