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Cinco Bayou - Fort Walton Beach

Location: Choctawhatchee Bay
Mile Marker: GIWW Mile 225 EHL
Lat / Lon: N 30° 25.610' / W 086° 36.390'
Depth: 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:

4.00

Excellent, Sandy Mud

Wind Protection:

4.00

All Around

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

3.00

All Around

Scenic Beauty:

3.00

Ease of Shopping:

3.00

Shore Access:

4.00

Pet Friendly:

4.00

Cell Service:

5.00

Review for Cinco Bayou - Fort Walton Beach

Reviewed by: John PARKS, Carma’s Reward, on Feb 27, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

5

We did not anchor at the symbol location as it seemed too close to shore and the main traffic flow under the bridge. We moved directly across the bay and anchored in front of the condo/apartment complex, so the ratings are based on that location. Deep anchorage 23'; could have gotten a little closer to shore. If you are under 18' air draft, recommend going under the fixed bridge and anchor in that bay. We dinghy to AJ's, they have a dock for small boats. Walked to Publix, about a mile. AJ's is a nice bar/restaurant and just had appetizers.

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