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Saul Creek

Location: Apalachicola River
Mile Marker: GIWW Mile 345 EHL
Lat / Lon: N 29° 47.380' / W 085° 03.030'
Depth: 10-13 Feet
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.

Holding:

5.00

Excellent, Mud

Wind Protection:

5.00

All Around

Current Flow:

4.50

Wake Protection:

4.00

All Around

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

2.00

Cell Service:

2.00

WiFi:

2.00

Review for Saul Creek

Reviewed by: Len Barton, Short Dog II, on Jan 28, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

1

We went to the fork, turned left and continued about a mile and a half up stream past another floating house tied to shore. Depths were ranging 30 to 45 feet. Too deep actually. Not wanting to use a stern hook, we let the current carry us back to the “Y”, sounding as we went. Just before the junction the depth went to twelve feet for some distance and suddenly increased to 40 feet as we passed the “Y”. Powered back upstream to about midway across the 12 foot range and dropped anchor in midstream (it’s pretty wide there). The 1 1/2 knot current kept us pointed upstream the entire night.
At this position we had no phone, GPS or TV. Also free of bugs at this time of year.
Next morning we headed for Apalachicola to get a transient slip and fuel before heading to Carrabelle. Fuel was available but no slip.
NOTE: this is three months after Hurricane Michael and many facilities have not fully recovered. Our trip from Panama City to this anchorage was some of the most devastated we have ever seen and we survived a direct hit from hurricane Harvey in Rockport Texas a year and a half ago. The ICW is clear for navigation though

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Review for Saul Creek

Reviewed by: Thomas JAMIESON on Feb 7, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Cell Service:

2

WiFi:

2

One of the best anchorages! We did go up river a bit more and anchor on the mouth of the next branch to the left as there was a house anchored to shore near the mark on this post. Plenty of room and depths up to 30'+. There were a couple fishing boats that roared by. But totally quiet and peaceful all night. Excellent wind protection. We did use a back anchor to keep us close to the NW shore and out of the main channel. Great depth from the time you leave the intercoastal. Some shoaling on the left bank turning in so stay more right of center when leaving the intercoastal. May be a bit mucky for pets depending on the time of year.

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