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Matanzas Pass

Lat / Lon: N 26° 28.437' / W 081° 59.273'
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.

4.20

(5)

4.20 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.50

Wind Protection:

2.50

Current Flow:

3.50

Wake Protection:

2.50

Scenic Beauty:

2.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.50

Pet Friendly:

2.00

Cell Service:

4.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Matanzas Pass

Reviewed by: Jason Spitz on Apr 27, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

We spent two weeks in the mooring field in April 2021. Reservations are now made via Dockwa. The Matanzas Inn and Marina will accept the reservation and you will receive several emails with confirmations, information on the mooring field and information on Ft Myers Beach. The mooring fees are very reasonable and include access to the new dinghy docks under the west side of the bridge, clean shower rooms, a nice laundry room, and WiFi. We found the WiFi to be inadequate and very slow, whether on land or the boat during most awake hours. The WiFi is faster overnight. Cell service is excellent for all major providers. The beach is just a couple block walk and many other beaches are a dinghy ride away. Lots of shells on all the beaches. Restaurants are plentiful and good. The balls in the field all appear to be very well maintained with no hard growth on them. There is a strong current that runs through the mooring field and the current will often run counter to the wind. When this happens the ball will be pulled back on the boat and bang on the hull. There’s a Publix on the beach trolley stop or it’s a long walk. Beautiful new library just opened in Feb 2021. There’s also a bus that will take you a few miles to the Walmart, Walgreens, Dollar Store, ALDI, etc. All in all this is a great stop for relaxing, shelling, eating, provisioning and just having fun.

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Review for Matanzas Pass

Reviewed by: Daryl Rester on Apr 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.8'

Overall Rating:

5

Fantastic mooring field with great dinghy dock and Fantastic people working there.

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Review for Matanzas Pass

Reviewed by: Randy, S/V Perfect Timing, on Apr 13, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

It’s a good enough place to drop the hook overnight if the winds are reasonably light. Being exposed SE - SW, waves from that direction will make for a rolling stop. Holding seems good in 8 feet depth, and there is two-bar Verizon coverage.

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Review for Matanzas Pass

Reviewed by: brian mcmahon, Windchaser, on Jan 2, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 31'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

I've used this anchorage several times in making passages along the coast. Easy to get in, good depth and good anchor holding. Exposed to wind from south and not very pretty, but perfectly acceptable for short stops during passage. Never seen it crowded.

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Review for Matanzas Pass

Reviewed by: Wally & Coco on Apr 25, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Easy in and out. Very protected.

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