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St. Marys

Location: St. Marys River
Mile Marker: Mile 712
Lat / Lon: N 30° 42.987' / W 081° 33.194'
Depth: 8-13 Feet
Description:
NOTE: PER GA HB 833 DO NOT ANCHOR WITHIN 150 FEET OF A MARINE STRUCTURE SUCH AS A PRIVATE DOCK OR 300 FEET OF A MARINA, OR WITHIN 500 FEET OF APPROVED COMMERCIAL SHELLFISH GROWING AREAS.
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.
DISCLAIMER: The laws and regulations governing anchoring in Florida waters are complex and everchanging. If you plan to anchor, whether overnight or for an extended period, you should confirm whether you are in compliance with local and state requirements before committing to a location. Two sources of information that may be helpful are the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida State Statutes.

3.67

(3)

3.67 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.33

Excellent, Mud

Wind Protection:

3.67

Exposed to Southeast

Current Flow:

2.67

Wake Protection:

3.67

Exposed to Southeast

Scenic Beauty:

4.50

Ease of Shopping:

2.00

Shore Access:

4.33

Pet Friendly:

3.50

Cell Service:

4.33

WiFi:

3.00

Review for St. Marys

Reviewed by: William Mcnutt, Vacatio, on Aug 7, 2025
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 50'
Draft: 8.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

3

This anchorage is delightful, especially if you need deep water. While there are a couple of very NARROW spots in the channel, our 8-foot draft had NO PROBLEM coming all the way in. Once we got the anchor to catch, it held very well, but the weather was very nice and so our anchor hold was not tested. The views are pretty, the day dock is handy, and we had no problems with bugs at the anchorage.

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Review for St. Marys

Reviewed by: Robert Cooper, Seafever, on Nov 3, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

4

Shore Access:

4

Cell Service:

4

Local knowledge advised to drop the hook on North side of the channel west of old marina docks in 11-15 feet of water rather than 30 on south side of the anchorage. All round wave protection & wind protection N through NE. Low island marsh in other directions. Manageable reversing tidal current.

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Review for St. Marys

Reviewed by: Skipper Bob on Jun 1, 2016
Draft: 0.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

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