Matanzas Pass Mooring Field

We thank you for supporting the Fort Myers Beach Community! The Matanzas Pass Mooring Field has REOPENED following Hurricane Ian. 

Interested in Mooring with us? Go to DOCKWA to book your stay!


The Matanzas Pass Mooring Field is open for cruisers and transient boaters! Located west of the Sky Bridge between San Carlos and Estero Island in Matanzas Pass, the Matanzas Pass Mooring Field boasts 89 mooring balls that are available for public rental year-round and accommodates vessels up to 70 feet in length - if your vessel exceeds 70ft in length, please contact the Mooring Field Office at (239) 224 - 4118 for special accommodations.

Mooring Fees for overnight, weekly, and monthly stays are also available on DOCKWA. Moored vessels are required to pumpout black water weekly by the Town Pumpout Vessel. 

Pricing:

  • Daily Rate: $35.00 + tax (up to a 27-night stay)
  • Monthly Rate: $532.84 (based on 28 days)

Mooring Registration Requirements:

  • Executed Lease
  • Current Vessel Registration
  • Type 1, 2, or 3 Marine Sanitation Device
  • Current Insurance with a minimum of $100,000 Liability Coverage
  • Seaworthy Vessel up to 70ft in length
  • Comply with all Harbor Management Plan Requirements
  • Cancellations must be 24+ hours in advance

Mooring Field Amenities:

  • Pump out Services
  • Restrooms
  • Showers 
  • Laundry
  • Dog Friendly 

Nearby Amenities:

  • Groceries
  • Restaurants/Shopping
  • Nightlife
  • Hotel/Lodging
  • Public Transportation

Staff Directory

  1. Curtis Ludwig

    Harbormaster
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  2. Patty Prevost

    Senior Administrative Assistant
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After Hours

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Staff is available Monday through Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm. During these hours, you can contact us at (239) 224-4118.

See the Matanzas Pass Mooring Field Map for amenity locations.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Harbormaster at (239) 413 - 9626.

For Matanzas Pass Mooring System Tie-up Rules

For Mooring Ball Instructions

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Important Information

Mailing:

The office does not receive mail on behalf of patrons. 

If you have mailing concerns, please contact the post office to set up delivery arrangements: (239) 463-7106. 

Contact Numbers:

Channel: VHF 16 

Harbor Office Phone: 239-224-4118 

Harbormaster Cell Phone: 239-413-9626 

Town Hall Phone: 239-765-0202

Important Documents

  1. 21-02 Matanzas Mooring Field Management Plan
  2. Strategic Action Plan
  1. FMB Canal Map - Numbered

Please Note: 

If your request for a mooring is over a week in advance, you will be waitlisted until your day of arrival becomes closer. 

We will confirm and assign you a mooring before your arrival via DOCKWA. 

We have two public dinghy docks. 

  • Directly under the Matanzas Pass bridge, on the island side,
  • At the end of the canal of Tropical Shores Way and Gulf Beach Rd. 

We are currently utilizing the amenities of Matanzas Inns bathrooms, shower and laundry facilities. Please contact staff for passcode. 

Harbor Office can be reached at 239-224-4118.

Interested in learning about the Anchorage Advisory Committe? 

Follow this link: Anchorage Advisory Committee (AAC)


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