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Chino Island

Location: Pine Island Sound
Mile Marker: Mile 8.3 - GIWW
Lat / Lon: N 26° 30.110' / W 082° 07.705'
Depth: 7-8 Feet
Description: Comment 12/5/15 by Capt Glenn Wells: Chino Island receives a few wakes from vessels travling the WW and locals use this area for fishing and a short cut to cannels nearby, otherwise a great place to sit awhile.

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:

4.33

Good, Sandy Mud

Wind Protection:

2.00

Open and Exposed Northwest Through Southeast

Current Flow:

3.67

Wake Protection:

2.33

Open and Exposed Northwest Through Southeast

Scenic Beauty:

4.33

Ease of Shopping:

2.00

Shore Access:

2.00

Pet Friendly:

2.00

Cell Service:

4.00

WiFi:

2.50

Review for Chino Island

Reviewed by: Robert Herrera, Salty Rims, on Feb 29, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

4

This anchorage is conveniently off the ICW. Good for overnight stop, however offers little in terms of protection save for easterly winds if you tuck up close to the island. Had a fair amount of bugs when we stayed (Late Feb 2024). Holding is excellent, and plenty of depth for larger boats.

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Review for Chino Island

Reviewed by: John Moore, Claire, on Jan 30, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

We visited 1/29 - 1/30 2021. Very quiet and peaceful. Winds through the night were NNE to E at 12, and we did not get a breath of it. Any other direction you will be unprotected. During the day, wake protection is zero from ICW, but far enough away that we were not compelled to move. Many fishermen drift the mangroves. Night was very quiet. Bathtub smooth, as the breeze was going over the top of us. A very nice stop if you don't mind what's left over of the ICW wake.

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Review for Chino Island

Reviewed by: Chris Himmelheber on Feb 25, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.5'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Cell Service:

4

With few other anchorages in the immediate area that have greater than 7 ft depths, this is a reasonable alternative. However, bear in mind that it offers no wind protection, and if the wind is from the south (as it was for me) you will have a lee shore. Also, the wakes from big boats on the ICW are moderate, but they don't generally pass between sundown and sunup. There are quite a few smaller boats that speed close to the anchorage, but they also stop at night. The tidal current is mild, and didn't swing me as much as the wind.

I found the depths to be about 8 - 9 feet 1/4 mile from China Isle, so I could play out a lot of rode to add to my peace of mind. The bottom also held very well. There was only a mild chop with 10 knot winds, and after dark it is silent and isolated. Quite pretty!

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