- Shelter
- N, NE, E
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off Snead Island at the mouth of the Manatee River, opposite the DeSoto Point anchorage in Florida.
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sand bottom, sheltered from north through east. Depending on the wind, boats pick the better-protected side between here and DeSoto Point. A dock on the river side serves mainly fishing, with a tender landing.
Practical
No facilities at the anchorage. Bradenton Yacht Club lies 1 mile east and Blenker Boatworks and Marina 1.1 miles west.
Ashore
Emerson Point Preserve covers 365 acres of coastal hammock with six miles of paved hiking and cycling trails and boardwalks. The Portavant Temple Mound, the largest Native American temple mound in south-west Florida, was built by the Safety Harbor culture between 900 and 1725.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 27.52929, -82.63047 (27°31.76'N 82°37.83'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.9/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Emerson Point Preserve lies at 27°31.76'N 82°37.83'W, that is 27.52929, -82.63047 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Emerson Point Preserve sheltered from?
Emerson Point Preserve is sheltered from north, north-east, east winds.
Can you anchor at Emerson Point Preserve?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Emerson Point Preserve.
How do boaters rate Emerson Point Preserve?
Emerson Point Preserve is rated 3.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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