Anchorage

big marco

4.9United StatesSouth-west Florida

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Shelter: NW, N, NE, E, SW, S, SE
Seabed: sand
Anchoring: Allowed

Anchorage on the Big Marco River off Marco Island, southwest Florida, on the west bank close to the Gulf of Mexico.

Water
Pontoon
Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

The anchorage lies on the Big Marco River about a quarter of a mile inside the Gulf entrance and roughly half a mile north of the Judge S.S. Jolley Bridge. Holding is on sand. Tidal current runs along the river, so anchor with swinging room clear of the marked channel and other boats. Florida anchoring rules vary by area, so check local limits before settling in for the night.

Practical

Pelican Pier Marina is within 0.1 nm to the south-west, with petrol, bait, ice and a ships' store. Marina At Factory Bay is 0.3 nm to the south. Fresh water is available ashore. Shops and restaurants are on Marco Island within a short distance of the marinas.

Key facts

Type: Anchorage
Coordinates: 25.97248, -81.72441 (25°58.35'N 81°43.46'W)
Country: United States
Shelter: Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
Seabed: sand
Anchoring: Allowed
Services: Water, Pontoon, Beach
Boaters' rating: 4.9/5
Updated: July 7, 2026