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South Bay Basin

Location: Okeechobee Waterway Rim Route
Mile Marker: Okeechobee Mile 63
Lat / Lon: N 26° 41.050' / W 080° 44.083'
Depth: 8+ Feet
Description: Leave OWW just west of launch ramp and head north into kidney shaped basin shown on chart in blue. Eight plus feet at entrance and 10-25' in basin. Room for 10+ boats. Lots of birds, alligators, bugs and noise. Take dinghy to boat ramp.

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:

4.00

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

4.50

All Around

Current Flow:

5.00

Wake Protection:

5.00

All Around

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

2.00

Shore Access:

3.50

Pet Friendly:

2.00

Cell Service:

4.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for South Bay Basin

Reviewed by: Tom Brown, Key 2 Cay, on Jan 31, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

We spent two nights at anchor here. During the day you get some people fishing the edge of the vegetation. It's an easy dinghy ride to the public launch and landing on the south side of the rim canal. There is a paved trail on the top of the dike that allows for exercising. Fascinating to watch the wildlife in the lagoon.

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Review for South Bay Basin

Reviewed by: Cam & Jennifer Canup, Viatori, on Jul 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

We saw depths of 8 to 10' entering the cut to the anchorage. It took 3 tries to get our anchor set. But once set, the holding was good. Cell service (T-mobile/Sprint)was just so-so. 3 bars 5G or sometimes 4G. Lake stage was at 12.99' during our stay. It was a very peaceful overnight with birds and frog sounds too lull you to sleep.

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