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Pearl Bayou

Location: East Bay
Mile Marker: GIWW Mile 295.3 EHL
Lat / Lon: N 30° 06.060' / W 085° 37.120'
Depth: 8-12 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.

4.00

(6)

4.00 out of 5 stars

Holding:

5.00

Excellent, Mud

Wind Protection:

4.80

All Around

Current Flow:

5.00

Wake Protection:

5.00

All Around

Scenic Beauty:

4.40

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

3.67

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Cell Service:

4.25

WiFi:

1.67

Review for Pearl Bayou

Reviewed by: David Fuller, Still Waters II, on Dec 2, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Shore Access:

3

Cell Service:

5

The entrance is well marked. After entering there were three sailboats anchored to the west. We went passed them and found ten feet of water all the way west where the bayou forks. Dropped the hook with plenty of swing room. Easily could accommodate two more boats between us and the sailboats. Had 4 bars Verizon service.

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Review for Pearl Bayou

Reviewed by: Hale Walker, Gayle Anne, on Nov 16, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 60'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

3

I'm 60' with a 5' draft. We pulled in to check it out. There appeared to be three abandoned boats at anchor. It didn't appear to have enough swing room for us and wasn't much in the way of beauty. We decided to move on. Definitely use it if your running out of options.

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Review for Pearl Bayou

Reviewed by: Tina Pickell on Jan 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 62'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Great holding with muddy bottom and protected from all sides. Shoal marked with PVC pipe. Depths of over 10'. Dinghied to the back of bay-- also looks like a quiet spot. Two sailboats anchored that might be abandonded. Airforce planes landing in the afternoon were quite loud, but it's interesting to see such impressive machinery. Easy shore access for the dog's 'shore leave.'

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Review for Pearl Bayou

Reviewed by: Capt Dana, Mermaid's Lair, on Mar 10, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Noisy during the day. There is shore access but I believe you have to have a military identification.

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Review for Pearl Bayou

Reviewed by: Laura Stein, Have Another Day , on Jan 7, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 57'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

3

Stopped at Shell Island and moved here because it was quite windy and there was no protection at Shell Island. Due to the air force base on land you can't go ashore but we had a quiet night with plenty of room. At the time we had three power boats and three sailboats. No issues with space. Quiet night and very calm. Got down to 6 ft in the morning with low tide.

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Review for Pearl Bayou

Reviewed by: Greg Youngberg, Blurred Lines , on Nov 25, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

11-24-2018 overnight anchorage with one additional larger vessel. Excellent holding and protected from wakes from nearby channel. Boat ramp and picnic area for dinghy access to shore for pets. Very few crab trap buoys (saw 2 or 3 only) so very usable. Depth at Anchorage was 14' just inside the entrance to the West. Great Verizon service. Beautiful sunset views as well as moonrise views. Three destroyed vessels visible at shore/into treeline from Hurricane Michael. Salvage operations underway in coves at Panama City, so these may be removed very soon

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