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Wabasso Bridge

Location: AIWW
Mile Marker: 943.2
Lat / Lon: N 27° 45.586' / W 080° 24.955'
Description:

Immediately SW of the Wabasso Bridge and just north of the Environmental Center is the anchorage. Depths around 12?. Dinghy to the Environmental Center. Note: Depth at dock approximately 5?. Underwater cables are close to the bridge.

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.

3.43

(7)

3.43 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.29

Wind Protection:

3.86

Current Flow:

3.57

Wake Protection:

2.14

Scenic Beauty:

3.57

Ease of Shopping:

1.50

Shore Access:

2.57

Pet Friendly:

2.17

Cell Service:

4.14

WiFi:

1.83

Review for Wabasso Bridge

Reviewed by: Vann Cochran, Sorrento, on Feb 9, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

10 feet of water. Quiet. One night. Easy to get to.

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Review for Wabasso Bridge

Reviewed by: Stefanie & Mike, Throwing Caution , on Jul 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

We just needed a place to sleep for the night. We have dogs so we had to walk them. There are places but could be better. There are two deserted sailboats closer to shore. The worst part about this stop was the massive flood lights that light up the sky. I can't forget the big party that was being held under and near the bridge. Running their engines and spinning tires.
As for the view it's pretty and the sunrise was beautiful

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Review for Wabasso Bridge

Reviewed by: Pat & Kathy, Puffin, on Jun 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 33'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Stopped here in Early April and Late May 2022.
Good Holding in 8-12 feet between bridge and Dock to the south. There are 2 derelict boats in the anchorage but both are in shore somewhat so they did not hinder anchorage. It should hold another 2 - 3 boats. There is shore access in a couple of places that I could see. Does not seem to be too much tide or current here. Protection good, especially from North to West and South. Good place to stop for a night.

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Review for Wabasso Bridge

Reviewed by: Kermit Ruegamer, Good Karma , on Nov 17, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 58'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Anchored here in 7 ft mlw with 75 ft chain on Bruce anchor. Mild current but holding good in mud and sand. 53 Hatteras and held fine. Ramp close for dogs, phone 3 bars. Looks tight but we had 3 boats here. Bridge however is not no wake zone.

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Review for Wabasso Bridge

Reviewed by: Erin & Larry, Serendipity, on May 7, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.6'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

3

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

4

Easy to spot, directly off AICW Southwest side Wabasso Bridge. Anchor midway between Environmental Center dock & bridge pilons & out of channel, do not get too close to bridge pilons (much shallower). Wakes very noticeable until night time, it is immediately off narrow part of AICW. November 2020 there were crab pots closer to shore, May 2021 no crab pots. Bright lights on at night near boat ramp/fishing bulkhead. At most room for 2 maybe 3 boats depending on size, we keep fingers crossed when coming up to it. There is a small boat launch & concrete bulkhead on North side that may be good for getting dog ashore, which we did not do. Have seen kayaks in area which leads to believe can get dog ashore.

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Review for Wabasso Bridge

Reviewed by: Brian Bennett on Jan 28, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 47'
Draft: 5.8'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

2

Cell Service:

3

A good spot to anchor if you are tight on air draft as we were. Wabasso is one of the lowest fixed bridges on the ICW. Our air draft is 63’5” and our masthead VHF antenna made contact at low water.

Quiet spot though, and the nature center adjacent worth a stop.

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Review for Wabasso Bridge

Reviewed by: Bob Mackey on Nov 2, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 30'
Draft: 1.5'

Overall Rating:

1

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

3

Lotsa 'skeeters when we were there

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