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Shell Island

Location: St. Andrew Bay
Mile Marker: GIWW Mile 289.5 EHL
Lat / Lon: N 30° 05.760' / W 085° 41.070'
Depth: 12-14 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.

3.67

(3)

3.67 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.33

Excellent, Sand

Wind Protection:

1.67

Open and Exposed Northwest Through East

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

1.33

Open and Exposed Northwest Through East

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.33

Shore Access:

4.67

Pet Friendly:

4.50

Cell Service:

4.67

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Shell Island

Reviewed by: Scott & Lola Toth, Full Send, on Dec 27, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 2.6'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

A beautiful place to be when weather conditions are favorable. We frequent this location for fun with friends.

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Review for Shell Island

Reviewed by: Wade Durant on May 2, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

We went to this anchorage for 2 nights with 2 other boats to enjoy some beach time before we pressed on to other adventures.
This is apparently where everyone goes, and we met a lot of nice people. However, that does make for some heavy boat traffic, especially on a weekend.
LOTS of room to anchor though. Since there isn't a ton of wind protection, be prepared to swing any direction. We definitely did full circles.
The best part of this though was how close we could get to the beautiful white beach...it was an EASY paddleboard, and had it not been choppy, I probably would have swam in.
Weather permitting, this will easily be our top choice for anchoring in Panama City.

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Review for Shell Island

Reviewed by: Jay Morrow, The Blessing, on Nov 17, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Cell Service:

5

Great place to get your toes in the sand. Anchored in 10’ of water, 100’ North of Shell Island. Short dingy ride or swim to this white sandy island. Not much protection from North, East or West winds. Great place.

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