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Boot Key Inner Harbor

Location: Hawk Channel
Mile Marker: Mile 1195
Lat / Lon: N 24° 42.283' / W 081° 06.211'
Depth: 7-11 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.

3.33

(3)

3.33 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.00

Good, Sandy Mud

Wind Protection:

3.33

All Around

Current Flow:

4.33

Wake Protection:

4.33

All Around

Scenic Beauty:

3.67

Ease of Shopping:

4.50

Shore Access:

4.33

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Cell Service:

4.00

WiFi:

1.50

Review for Boot Key Inner Harbor

Reviewed by: James Denmark, Spirit of Ol' Henry, on Jan 1, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

2

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

3

Shore Access:

3

marker is NOT deep enough to float any vessel! DO NOT USE THIS EXACT MARKED LOCATION! It's all tight, lots of boats thus lots of opportunity for mishaps...but it's better than anchoring in the entrance open water.

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Review for Boot Key Inner Harbor

Reviewed by: Stefanie & Mike, Throwing Caution , on Jul 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

We stayed a week at Boot Key Harbor. Had shore access, pet friendly, stores and shopping nearby. Wind protection was good plus it really was nice what wind we got because it cooled off our boat at night. There were some boats from locals that would go in and out of the harbor that cause wake but for the most part it was fine. The marina was very kind and the people who lived there were a nice community. I would recommend stopping here as the cost a night was reasonable and plenty of things to do.

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Review for Boot Key Inner Harbor

Reviewed by: Robert Sherer on Apr 1, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

2

The problem here is finding a spot. It is usually very crowded and although the holding is good if you have good ground tackle, some of the boats do not and therein lies the problem. I've anchored here many times and usually it's okay but in a wind change with gusts, you can find a boat dragging into you. It's happened to me twice in five years. Also, a couple of years ago, the city marina raised all the rates for shore access to the same as for a mooring so if you want shore access, you don't save any money by anchoring.

On the other hand, it has excellent protection from wave action and if you don't need shore access, then it's cheap. The anchorage area extends closer to the southern shore than shown on charts, almost to the green stuff.

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