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Redfish Point

Location: Panama City
Mile Marker: 290.4 EHL
Lat / Lon: N 30° 08.335' / W 085° 40.085'
Depth: 8 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.
DISCLAIMER: The laws and regulations governing anchoring in Florida waters are complex and everchanging. If you plan to anchor, whether overnight or for an extended period, you should confirm whether you are in compliance with local and state requirements before committing to a location. Two sources of information that may be helpful are the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida State Statutes.

Holding:

4.50

Excellent, Mud

Wind Protection:

4.50

Open and Exposed Northeast Through Southeast

Current Flow:

2.50

Wake Protection:

2.50

Open and Exposed Northeast Through Southeast

Scenic Beauty:

4.50

Ease of Shopping:

3.00

Shore Access:

3.00

Pet Friendly:

2.00

Cell Service:

5.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Redfish Point

Reviewed by: Matt Stringer, Salty Souls, on Apr 20, 2025
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

We dropped a lunch hook in front of this sandy beach to access town by 1 mile dinghy ride across the channel. The City marina was closed for hurricane repair, creating more of a challenge finding a dinghy dock.

Anchored in 8' close to shore in good sand with protection South to west to north. No protection from any easterly component wind. some wake came in from the channel, but the point keeps those boats fairly distant and the largest commercial traffic we saw didn't pass by here.

The southerly end of the beach had signs restricting shore access due to military base. The northerly end of the beach was accessed by fishermen while were there.

Nearly full bars on Mint Mobile (Verizon network) and Starlink Roam had good access here.

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Review for Redfish Point

Reviewed by: Smackdaddy on Aug 18, 2016
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

3

Cell Service:

5

A very nice anchorage. We actually came in around 0200 and had to follow the chart and depth gauge only. You can get in pretty close to shore so great protection. You do have jets flying over in the mornings, but that's pretty typical of the whole town. Great spot.

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