Anchorage

SL1 South

5.0United StatesNorth-east Florida
Shelter
NE, E, SE
Seabed
mud
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage on the Caloosahatchee River in the Fort Myers area of Florida, part of the Okeechobee Waterway between the Gulf and Lake Okeechobee.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

The anchorage sits on the river, which forms a leg of the Okeechobee Waterway used by through traffic. The bottom is mud, with shelter from the north-east, east and south-east. Watch the marked channel and current when manoeuvring.

Practical

A free anchorage with no facilities on site. Village Marina lies 2.1 nautical miles to the south and Riverside Marina is 3.9 nautical miles to the south, both reachable for water, fuel and provisions.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
27.54427, -80.34246 (27°32.66'N 80°20.55'W)
Country
United States
Shelter
Sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds
Seabed
mud
Anchoring
Allowed
Boaters' rating
5.0/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

SL1 South lies at 27°32.66'N 80°20.55'W, that is 27.54427, -80.34246 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is SL1 South sheltered from?

SL1 South is sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at SL1 South?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at SL1 South.

How do boaters rate SL1 South?

SL1 South is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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