Lake Sylvia

• Location: ICW - Ft. Lauderdale
• Mile Marker: Mile 1064.5
• Lat / Lon: N 26° 06.315' / W 080° 06.720'
• Depth: 6.5-9 Feet
• Description:

  Leave the intracoastal headed east at marker G"13". Hug the east shore for 6 ½' depth into lake. Once in the lake, alter course WSW to avoid a shallow area and anchor in 8-9' where space permits.

  For shopping anf shore access, dinghy to the SW corner of the lake and head west on the canal under the 7' bridge. Continue across the intracoastal and enter the canal just south of SE 15th Street. Tie up at the Cox's Landing public boat ramp (cannot leave dinghy unattended). Another option is the Southport Raw Bar at the end of the canal. Tie up for $10 (free if you eat). Mall, grocery and hardware all nearby.

   

   

   

   

  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.