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Smack Bayou

Location: Panama City
Mile Marker: GIWW Mile 290.8 EHL
Lat / Lon: N 30° 07.830' / W 085° 40.000'
Depth: 9 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.

4.67

(3)

4.67 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.33

Excellent, Sandy Mud

Wind Protection:

5.00

All Around

Current Flow:

4.67

Wake Protection:

5.00

All Around

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.33

Shore Access:

4.00

Pet Friendly:

4.33

Cell Service:

4.00

WiFi:

3.00

Review for Smack Bayou

Reviewed by: Len Barton on Dec 29, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

3

Very nice secluded spot for a couple boats. Nice beach to run the dog on. Quiet and scenics

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Review for Smack Bayou

Reviewed by: Scott Hardin on Aug 21, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

I have anchored here many times over the years and a couple of times in 2020. Small area but very protected for 2 or 3 boats. Lots of birds including many Osprey. Decent fishing. Be ready for no-see-ums, flies, and mosquitoes but I have had some nights when bugs were not a problem at all. It would be a long dinghy ride to Panama City across the bay but it would be doable in a reliable dink.

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Review for Smack Bayou

Reviewed by: Thomas JAMIESON on Feb 1, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

5

Great protected spot! Narrow channel entering but, so worth it! Protected from all winds. You may have to watch pets as I'm not sure if there are alligator's. Great hold. There is one mooring ball. Not sure I would trust it.

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