- Shelter
- NE, E, SE
- Seabed
- algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off Little Basin on the bayside of Islamorada, Upper Matecumbe Key, in the Florida Keys.
- Water
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Lying in Florida Bay behind the half ring of mangrove islands that screens Little Basin, the spot is partly shielded from NE through SE. The bottom is weed, so back down on the anchor before trusting the holding. Depths are shallow and the tidal range is only about 1.5 feet.
Practical
World Wide Sportsman Bayside Marina lies 0.3 nm SE, with a Bass Pro Shops store and the Islamorada Fish Company restaurant on site. Coral Bay Marina is 0.5 nm east. Fresh water is available ashore.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 24.91819, -80.64557 (24°55.09'N 80°38.73'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds
- Seabed
- algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water
- Boaters' rating
- 4.7/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Upper Matecumbe Key lies at 24°55.09'N 80°38.73'W, that is 24.91819, -80.64557 in decimal degrees.
Boaters' reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience of Upper Matecumbe Key.
Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Upper Matecumbe Key sheltered from?
Upper Matecumbe Key is sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Upper Matecumbe Key?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Upper Matecumbe Key.
How do boaters rate Upper Matecumbe Key?
Upper Matecumbe Key is rated 4.7/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
Explore the region
Nearby cities
The free boat navigation app
Official nautical charts, marine weather, GPS and 50,000+ marinas and anchorages with reviews. All in one app, ready to sail.
