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Florida Sea Grant
(352) 392-1837
The chart to the left is a 1925
nautical chart. This historical
chart shows the St. Augustine
Inlet in one of its more extreme
configurations, appearing to
be wide open, but with shoals
over much of that width.
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mostly for fish
For information on obtaining a copy of
this guide, please contact:
St. Augustine Port,
Waterway, and Beach
District Commission
(904) 824-0113
Credit: NOAA Office of Coast
Survey, Historical Map and Chart
Collection.
St. Augustine, the oldest city in North America, lies at
Mile 778 of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, which runs
1095 miles from Norfolk, Virginia, to Miami, Florida. This
guide is designed to help boaters enjoy and appreciate the
natural and cultural resources accessible from recreational vessels in the St. Augustine area. The maps and text display
and describe features from the maritime history of St.
Augustine; resources important to boaters and anglers,
including marinas, waterfront restaurants, and boat
ramps; representative fish and wildlife; the distribution
of natural resources, such as salt marshes, estuaries, and
beaches; and sources of information and assistance. In addition, the guide offers suggestions for safe navigation and
anchoring in area waters, which are subject to tidal currents
due to the proximity of St. Augustine Inlet.
Do not rely on this guide for navigational purposes.
Instead, use the latest nautical charts.
The St. Augustine Port, Waterway, and Beach District Commission provided funding for this guide,
which was prepared in collaboration with the Florida
Sea Grant College Program.
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Credit: The St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum, Inc.
provided by St. Augu
stine
Historical Society.
center.
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s long been a rec
St. Augustine ha
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doc
city
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This 1947 photo
t municipal ma
th of the presen
immediately sou
The four-masted schooner
Seth Parker berthed at the municipal pier in 1934.
Built in 1918 as a lumber hauler, she was
purchased in 1933 by radio personality Phillips
Lord and named for his on-the-air character.
Lord sailed to various exotic ports, with a team of
celebrities, to broadcast his radio programs. The
schooner, on her way to the South Pacific, stopped
in St. Augustine for a nationwide broadcast.
Fish Illustrations by Diane Rome Peebles.
Provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission,
Division of Marine Fisheries Management.
Powerboats ready for the
start of a 1912 race. In the
background is an early
bridge to Anastasia Island;
an electric trolley is near
the center. Beyond, the
lighthouse is visible.
Thomas Jeffreys, British Geographer to the King, created this map in 1763. The coquina watchtower is labeled “the Lookout” (circled in red). The distinctive shape of the Castillo de San Marcos
and the streets of the Old Town are immediately recognizable today.
Natural Features of the Area
Resource Dir
St. Augustine separates the northern and southern portions
OYSTER BARS
In their grayish-white,
irregularly shaped shells,
immobile oysters filter water
as they feed. Live oysters and
Oyster bars
empty oyster shells form bars
exposed at low tide.
or reefs, most prevalent near
river mouths and in estuary locations that receive a steady inflow
of fresh water. Common around St. Augustine, they are popular
fishing spots that attract adult snook and redfish. Exercise caution in these areas; oyster bars severely damage boat hulls and props,
and the sharp shells are treacherous for people wading or swimming.
David Fann, Florida Sea Grant.
of the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research
Reserve. Vessels using the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway are in
intimate contact with this rich environment, over 60,000 acres of
publicly owned uplands, tidal wetlands, and lagoons, as well as
offshore seas.
Salt marsh dominates. Tidal flats appear relatively barren, but
teem with life. Tidal beaches on the Atlantic side of the barrier
islands are beautiful white quartz sand over coquina bedrock.
Oyster bars are common in the estuaries. On land are coastal strand,
grassy scrub, flatwoods scrub, and xeric hammock habitats, along with
shell mounds created by early human residents. The diversity of
communities in this system provides habitat for 240 plant species
and a wide variety of wildlife, at least 20 mammal, 200 bird, 30
reptile, 7 amphibian, and 75 fish species.
Sport fishing opportunities are plentiful in the rivers,
estuaries, and ocean. Other recreational possibilities include beach
activities, birding, picnicking, swimming, camping, hiking,
biking, water-skiing, horseback riding, canoeing, and kayaking.
West Indian manatees are large,
gray aquatic mammals. An
adult manatee may be
almost 10 feet long and
weigh 800-1200 pounds.
Manatees live in rivers,
estuaries, saltwater bays, and
canals. Manatees have no
natural enemies; however,
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many deaths result from
A m her
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a
collisions with watercraft.
Manatees are protected under
federal and Florida state law. It
is unlawful to feed, touch, or disturb any manatee. State penalties are a maximum fine of $500 and/or imprisonment for up
to 60 days. A federal penalty may be $100,000 and/or one year
in prison.
Some helpful tips for boaters:
• Wear polarized sunglasses and look for a snout, back, tail,
or flipper breaking the surface. A swimming manatee’s
tail creates whirls or flat spots on the water.
• Stay in deep-water channels. For high-speed water sports,
choose areas that manatees do not or cannot frequent.
• Remain at least 50 feet away from manatees. Stop your
prop if you must go closer. Obey speed zone signs and
avoid posted manatee sanctuaries.
• Recycle your litter or throw it in a proper trash container.
Debris such as discarded plastic bags or six-pack holders
is dangerous to manatees and other wildlife. Properly
discard or recycle monofilament line and fishhooks.
• Feeding, providing water, or touching manatees may
encourage them to approach people who might harm them.
ectory
Florida Fish and
Wi
Northeast Region ldlife Conservation Comm
ission,
RECYCLE
YOUR
FISHING
LINE
Information:
(352) 732-1225
Fishing regs: (850
Fish Kill Hotline:
(800) 636-0511
) 488-6058
Fish tag reports: (800
Violations:
(888) 404-3922
) 367-4461
Toxic spills:
License & species
(800) 320-0519
identification info
:
www
.myfwc.com/ma
Florida Departm
rine/
ent of Environmen
Clean Marina Prog
tal Protection
ram:
Incident Reports
(840) 245-2847
:
(800) 320-0519
Monofilament Rec
(24 hr)
overy
Monofilament
fishing line can last for
centuries in the water,
out of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Each year,
thousands of animals
and many boat propellers
become tangled in discarded fishing line.
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Shorebirds, sea turtles, and manatees
can starve to death, lose limbs, or drown
because of entanglement. Human divers
can also become tangled in line.
Please deposit used fishing line in the
designated recycling containers at St.
Augustine’s ramps and fishing piers.
& Recycling Pro
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Augustine, FL 3208
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(904) 824-0113
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Matanzas Nationa
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NORTHERN RIGHT WHALES
Rare Northern Right Whales migrate to waters off north
Florida to calve. You may see them within a mile of shore.
Characteristics include white spots on the head, no dorsal fin,
and a V-shaped blow. It is illegal to approach within 500
yards of a whale, for the
whale’s safety and yours. If
you see a whale, please call
1-888-979-4253, and the
A Northern Righ
t
U . S . Na v y w i l l a l e r t
Whale and cal
f.
nearby ships.
www.nerrs.noaa.
gov/GTM/
(904) 461-4054
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nt
P.O. Box 110400
, Gainesville, FL
St. Augustine Pol
St. Augustine Bea
St. Johns County
St. Augustine Fire
NOAA/Department of Commerce.
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(904) 825-1098
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271
Charlotte St., St. Aug
ustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-2872
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St. Augustine
Municipal Anchorage
St. Johns River mouth
(approx. 34 nmi on
Intracoastal Waterway)
n the Matanzas River, the swift current reverses with each
tide cycle, and a vessel riding to a single anchor may break the
hook loose at an inopportune time. The “Bahamian Moor”
is a relatively simple way to set two anchors, each oriented to
hold in one of the opposing current directions, especially important if the vessel is left unattended. Wind direction is a wild
card, but a properly set Bahamian Moor lets a vessel swing in
a controlled circle under the influence of all wind and current
direction combinations.
1. Drop the first anchor where you would normally set a
single hook in the prevailing conditions.
2. Fall back on the wind and/or current, letting out
about twice the usual scope. Snub up and set the an
chor. Now, let down the second anchor.
3. With the second anchor rode running free, pull forward to
midway between the two anchors. If using power, haul in
the line from the first anchor, taking care not to foul the prop.
4. Cleat off the second anchor line on the stern, go ahead
to set that anchor, then move the rode to a bow cleat.
5. Adjust the scope for each anchor so the keel or prop
clears the slack rode as the boat swings and pivots.
The riverbed sand is covered in many places by compacted silt
that resists anchor fluke penetration. This inset map shows the
bottom characteristics in the municipal anchorages near the
Bridge of Lions. It is essential to ensure the anchor is firmly
set through the silt into the sand. Note the obstruction in the
north anchorage, a masonry block, about 3 feet square, with
protruding metal pieces, which has permanently snagged many
an anchor. (GPS: N29 53.649, W081 18.555). The St. Johns
River Water Management District provided the depth data. Black
and white aerial photograph courtesy St. Johns County Geographic
Information Systems.
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57
Usina (Vilano) Bridge
(65 ft at center,
mean high water) NoIdle/
Wake
6
5
4
Submerged
Concrete
2
3
1
ed
merg
Sub crete
Con
2
A1A
11
Idle/
No Wake
57 A
58 C
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Sa
1
Submerged
Rock
Water depths in and near St. Augustine Inlet vary
frequently, and channel marks may not be where shown.
Do not rely upon this map for navigation. Consult the
most recent nautical charts and sources of local knowledge for navigational information.
58 D
North
Point
Shoaling
58
5
Note: Buoys near the
inlet are shifted as
conditions change.
Shoaling
let
ine In
gust
t. Au
60
S
2
Atlantic
Ocean
1
1
2A
2
4
3
4
1
5
5
6
6
1
Temporary Bridge
(2005 to 2010)
Vertical clearance
with lift span
raised: 65 feet
6A lowered: 18' 7"
(mean high water)
St. Augustine
8 7
10 9
Normal
Safe
Operation
7
12
Note: Head of
navigation for all
but the smallest
vessels
Slow/
Minimum Wake
Idle/
No Wake
13
3
Submerged
Jetty
1
33
Rock
17
10
29
10 A
18
Slow/
Minimum Wake
2
2
All other times, on demand
Call Ch. 16/9
30
4
3
16
Sat., Sun., and federal
holidays, 7 AM to 6 PM:
On hour (:00) and half hour
(:30)
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15
9
Mon.–Fri., 7 AM to 6 PM:
On hour (:00) & half hour (:30)
No openings at 8 AM,
12 noon, and 5 PM
35
n
37
Rock
8
Bridge of Lions
25 feet at center (MHW)
Openings:
Slow/
Minimum Wake
Ru
Idle/
No Wake
10
6
14
A1A
lt
Sa
Bridge of Lions
Rock
Boats & kayaks
26
11
24
22
7
20
18
17
15
12
4
Mat
anza
13
s River
9
207
Jet-skiing and
shellfishing
are prohibited south
of these signs.
Ana
sia
sta
11
10
8
4
6
7
5
stia
n
3
R i ve
r
Idle/
No Wake
Idle/
Slow/
No Wake
Minimum Wake
3
Canoes, kayaks
& windsurfers
nd
Isla
Sa n Seba
9
5
2
1
312
Idle/
No Wake
SR 312 Bridge
(65 ft at center,
mean high water)
MARINAS & BOAT RAMPS
Rent
1
15
16
17
4
Anchorage
0
Day
Beacons
Buoys
TSL
W
MS
RLS
PT
SL
W
Y
WI
BT
GD
MS
RP
RL
PT
SL
W
Y
WI
B
GD
EW
TS
WD
3
12–16
EW
3.5 (basin)
TS
W
6 Hidden Harbor
8.5
16
TS
W
7 Oasis
20
20
8 Oyster Creek
7
8
EW
9 Sebastian Harbor
15
4
EW
10 St. Augustine
Municipal
20
3 - 15
EW
11 Sea Love
15
15
EW
1 Anchorage Inn
17
13
EW
2 Camachee Cove
7
6
EW
3 Conch House
7
6
EW
4 English Landing
10
8
5 Fish Island
Hazard
Warning
Lighthouse
Regulatory
Mooring
Dolphin
Manatee Advisory
3000
Repair
Motor
Hull
Restaurant
Haul Sail
Engine
Row
Lodging
Out
Electronics Tons PWC Snacks
MR
H En
El
50
EW
H En
El
H En
El
50
W
W
PT
SL
W
T
WD
RLS
PT
SL
W
RS
TS
W
6
4000
18
Danger, cable crossing–
do not drag anchor.
5000 feet
Ponce de Leon Inlet 20
(approx. 53 nmi on
Intracoastal Waterway)
21
Aerial photographs courtesy of St. Johns River Water Management
22
829-0750
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824-2520
WI
GD
827-0520
[email protected]
W
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825-4666
Y
WPI
GD
Y
WI
St. Augustine
Beach
Points of Interest
1 Castillo de San Marcos
2 St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum
3 Site of early coquina watchtower/lighthouse
4 Luhrs Corporation (former DESCO works)
BT
GD
825-1026
[email protected].fl.us
824-3328
ICaughtABigOne@
sealovefishing.com
www.sealovefishing.com
Ramp
1 Vilano
2 Lighthouse Park (boats & kayaks)
3 Anastasia State Park (canoes,
kayaks & windsurfers)
4 Doug Crane, Sr. Park
Address
1 Dolphin Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32080
3070 Harbor Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32084
57 Comares Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32080
509 S. US 1
St. Augustine, FL 32084
State Road 312
St. Augustine, FL 32086
10 Prawn Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
256 Riberia Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
814-7068
WD
RS
829-9041
www.stayatanchorage.com
829-5676
[email protected]
www.camacheeisland.com
(800) 940-6256
[email protected]
www.conch-house.com
471-1983
(These sites are discussed on the other side of this guide.)
Point of
Interest
2000
RLS
Transient
Slips
Elec
Water
SIGNS
Boat
Ramp
1000
Water
Wet Slips
Propane Bait
Gas
Contact
Dry Storage Charts Ice
Tackle Diesel (Area Code 904)
Marina
Reported
Alongside
Depth (ft)
By awarding the Clean Marina designation, the
state recognizes a marina that takes extraordinary
measures to help protect coastal waters. Only
designated marinas may fly the Clean Marina flag.
LEGEND
Marina
Pumpout
Toilets
Showers
Laundry
Reported
Approach
Depth (ft)
65 Lewis Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
975 S. US 1
St. Augustine, FL 32084
111 Avenida Menendez
St. Augustine, FL 32084
250 Vilano Road
Vilano Beach, FL 32084
Piers
Floating
Floating
Parking
100+ rigs
12 rigs
Picnic
Facilities
Y
Y
None
10 vehicles
Y
Y
None
20 rigs
Y
Y
Restrooms
Y
N