Indian Key Pass

• Location: Everglades
• Lat / Lon: N 25° 48.690' / W 081° 27.957'
• Depth: 6 - 7
• Tide: 2 feet
• Description:

  Anchored in 6-7 feet of water on the North side of Indian Key to get out of the 15-20 knot winds coming from the South. Good protection from south winds. There is significant current in the channel and you may experience wind against current with some small waves hitting broadside. It's a beautiful spot and you likely will see no one else. Well dolphins may join you! This is in Everglades National Park so pay your park fee before arrival. No cell, WiFi etc here. Some bugs but not bad. Recommended stop between Marco Island and Florida Bay.

  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.