Indian Key - Russell Pass

• Location: Gulf of Mexico
• Mile Marker: Mile 62.5 - Florida West Coast
• Lat / Lon: N 25° 49.900' / W 081° 26.550'
• Depth: 7-15 Feet
• Description:

  Anchor shortly after entering Indian Key Pass, just northwest of flashing green 7 in Russell Pass in at least 7 feet at MLW. For more wind protection, proceed farther up Russell Pass to where it opens up to the south for 7- to 8-foot MLW depths. Make sure you avoid the uncharted pocket or you could find yourself on the bottom at low tide.

  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.