Sarasota Mooring Field
- Location: Sarasota - Island Park
- Mile Marker: Mile 73.4 - GIWW
- Lat / Lon: N 27° 19.800' / W 082° 32.860'
- Depth: 8-12 Feet
- Description: Check with local authorities before anchoring in Sarasota. Anchoring is permitted in several parts of the harbor
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:
- Within 150 feet of any marina, boat ramp, boatyard, or other vessel launching or loading facility;
- 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
- 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:
4.60
Anchoring is not permitted in the mooring field.
Wind Protection:
2.00
Somewhat Exposed West Through Southwest and Wakes
Current Flow:
4.00
Wake Protection:
2.00
Somewhat Exposed West Through Southwest and Wakes
Scenic Beauty:
3.67
Ease of Shopping:
4.00
Shore Access:
4.67
Pet Friendly:
4.60
Cell Service:
5.00
WiFi:
2.80