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North Fork - St; Lucie River

Location: Stuart, FL
Lat / Lon: N 27° 12.676' / W 080° 15.952'
Depth: 6+
Tide: 1
Description:
Excellent anchorage for north and east winds. Good holding but you have to anchor between the crap pots. Plenty of room. Anchor closer to the NE corner for less wakes.
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.

Holding:

5.00

Good holding in mud

Wind Protection:

3.00

Current Flow:

5.00

Wake Protection:

3.00

Scenic Beauty:

3.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.00

Easy access to Sheppard’s Park (by Sunset Bay Marina. Holiday Harbor restaurant at the close marina is closed.

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

5.00

WiFi:

5.00

Review for North Fork - St; Lucie River

Reviewed by: Wally And Coco on Jan 16, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

5

Great anchorage for Okeechobee crossing. Great holding on the first drop. Fuel and water up at Sunset Marina and then settle in for the night. Not much wind protection from south, but not much fetch either.

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