Mouillage

Bonefish Bay Anchorage

United StatesFlorida Keys
Shelter
SE, S, SW
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage in Bonefish Bay off Coco Plum at Marathon, in the middle Florida Keys, on a sand bottom, protected from SE, S and SW winds.

  • Mooring buoys
  • Pontoon
  • Dock

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Bonefish Bay sits on the ocean side of Marathon, near Fat Deer Key, almost ringed by mangroves. The anchorage runs about three hundred yards with good holding, average depth around 10 feet. The Bonefish Towers building stands tall and is visible from well offshore as a landmark.

Practical

White Marlin Resort and Marina, on its own island reached by a private causeway, lies 0.3 nautical miles to the NE. Bonefish Marina, next to Bonefish Towers, lies 0.3 nautical miles to the E.

Ashore

Coco Plum Beach is a natural beach with a wetland alongside, a covered pavilion and toilets, and is a turtle nesting site. The Coco Plum area of Marathon has well-known diving and fishing grounds.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
24.72457, -81.01786 (24°43.47'N 81°1.07'W)
Country
United States
Shelter
Sheltered from south-east, south, south-west winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Mooring buoys, Pontoon, Dock
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Bonefish Bay Anchorage lies at 24°43.47'N 81°1.07'W, that is 24.72457, -81.01786 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Bonefish Bay Anchorage sheltered from?

Bonefish Bay Anchorage is sheltered from south-east, south, south-west winds.

Can you anchor at Bonefish Bay Anchorage?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Bonefish Bay Anchorage.

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