- Shelter
- N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the Amelia River along the Florida ICW near Fernandina Beach, mud bottom.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Lies on the Atlantic ICW route in the lower Amelia River. Mud bottom with good holding, and shelter from all sectors thanks to the surrounding marsh and riverbanks. Watch the current on the ebb and flood, and the shoaling reported where the ICW channel meets the river.
Practical
Amelia Island Marina is 1.3 miles to the east, with fuel, a chandlery and a boat hoist. Oyster Bay Yacht Club is 1.6 miles to the north. Fernandina Beach town lies a short run up the river, with shops and provisions within walking distance of the waterfront.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 30.63953, -81.49829 (30°38.37'N 81°29.90'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-west, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.8/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Amelia River lies at 30°38.37'N 81°29.90'W, that is 30.63953, -81.49829 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Amelia River sheltered from?
Amelia River is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-west, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Amelia River?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Amelia River.
How do boaters rate Amelia River?
Amelia River is rated 4.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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