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Anclote Key

Location: Anclote Anchorage
Lat / Lon: N 28° 11.310' / W 082° 50.265'
Depth: 8-10 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.

3.71

(7)

3.71 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.14

Excellent, Sandy Mud

Wind Protection:

3.29

Open and Exposed North Through South, Protection W

Current Flow:

3.33

Wake Protection:

3.14

Open and Exposed North Through South, Protection W

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.17

Shore Access:

2.71

Pet Friendly:

1.67

Cell Service:

2.83

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Anclote Key

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Oct 29, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Cell Service:

3

OMG. That was a terrible night. A storm blew in off of the mainland at dusk and the wind & waves didn't stop all night (they still haven't stopped now @ 0800, either). The holding is excellent, though. We draw 5'1", so a we're a ways from the island, so a dinghy over would probably be an adventure in itself.

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Review for Anclote Key

Reviewed by: Jennifer Blankenship on Aug 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

3

Beautiful anchorage! Quiet and tucked out of winds. Protection from East and West.

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Review for Anclote Key

Reviewed by: Edwin Weaver on Mar 30, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 33'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

Anchored one night this week. Mild westerly wind; location protected by the island. Very good holding in sandy bottom. Lots of crab pots to avoid and fisherman at sun up. Light boat traffic during the week.

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Review for Anclote Key

Reviewed by: GJ on May 18, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

2

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Good holding. Island has no bathrooms (composting toilets), can camp on island. As others have said, lot's of traffic on the weekends, but you can get far enough away that it has low impact (lot's of partiers during the weekend days on island). Watch out for crab pods across the anchorage! Overall, great spot to stop for the night going north/south on the Florida Gulf Coast.

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Review for Anclote Key

Reviewed by: Len Barton on Jan 9, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Cell Service:

2

We had a different experience here. The holding is not that great in certain spots.
During the night the wind shifted and increased to around 15-20 and we started dragging. After letting out more scope we slowed down but eventually had to move and reset the hook.

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Review for Anclote Key

Reviewed by: S/V Celebration on Mar 25, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.2'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

2

WiFi:

1

Great place to wait out the Corona Virus. We have been here four days. It is remote however good beach access to the South. A lighthouse is the high point on the island. Have had no problems with bugs although we’re set off the shore a half mile. Busy during the day with small fishing vessels but everyone has been keeping their distance. During the day the bay on the East side of the island is nice for honing your sailing skills. A nice place.

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Review for Anclote Key

Reviewed by: Dave Perry, Dave Perry, on Jun 13, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 32'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

2

WiFi:

1

A lovely place to rest up before or after the jump from Carrabelle. 8-12' of water. Most of the day we have a pleasant breeze. Bugs are intermittent. During the weekends this bay is full boaters. It takes a while to dinghy into the small town of Tarpon Springs, where you will find most anything you may need. Locals are friendly, Numerous Greek restaurants and many businesses are locally owned. A great place to visit.

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