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Lollipop Lake

Location: Okeechobee Waterway
Mile Marker: Okeechobee Mile 92.5
Lat / Lon: N 26° 48.108' / W 081° 17.312'
Depth: 8-9 Feet
Description:
The water in the canal is 8- to 9-feet deep, and our cruising editor reports that it is much deeper (30-plus feet) once inside the basin.
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.

4.67

(3)

4.67 out of 5 stars

Holding:

3.67

Excellent, Mud

Wind Protection:

4.67

All Around

Current Flow:

4.67

Wake Protection:

5.00

All Around

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.00

Pet Friendly:

2.00

Cell Service:

4.67

WiFi:

3.00

Review for Lollipop Lake

Reviewed by: Steve McKinney, Sabbatical, on Jan 17, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Cell Service:

4

We overnighted here on 1/17/21. Anchored in the middle of the old quarry in 37' on 140' of rode. Plenty of swing room and very private as we were the only boat here. Cattle on the shore were curious of us and we enjoyed watching the martins feeding in the evening. We had tried to anchor back where it is shallower, but we were not comfortable with the lack of swing room in the narrow anchorage there.

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Review for Lollipop Lake

Reviewed by: Franyo Paulo on Jan 4, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 33'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

2

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Why you are here is a welcome break from the ICW. Depths on our visit were 25-37 feet throughout the basin (Lollipop) so ensure lots of chain/rode. We set the hook after 3 tries with 175' out, set the hook, then took up some rode to lessen the swing radius, not that we had to, since nobody else showed up. Three gators were curious and swam past during the anchoring process. Any splash sound gets them interested. Marked lots of fish on the sounder, so fishing gear would've made for a nice diversion had I though to bring bait!! Overall, a very welcome change to the road noise associated with many of the other area docks (free or otherwise). Total peace and quiet; in short perfect for the cruiser who needs a break. Cheers!

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Review for Lollipop Lake

Reviewed by: Kermit Ruegamer, Good Karma, on Feb 3, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 53'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

5

This is a great hideaway. It was a little skinny getting in but we found 30 feet in the lollipop. We dropped 150 feet of chain with a Bruce anchor on a 53 Hatteras. It was calm all night. Just the bird sounds, cows mooing and that huge alligator keeping us company. Great spot.

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