Shoaling to 3.5ft in Johns Pass Channel, Boca Ciega Bay, West Coast, 12/6/2014
This channel shoaling is near the intersection of Johns Pass Channel and the GICW at mile 121.3 in Boca Ciega Bay. Note the recommendation to acquire local knowledge. Madeira Beach Marina would be a good source to contact.
FLORIDA – WEST COAST ‘“ TAMPA BAY TO PORT RICHEY ‘“ JOHNS PASS CHANNEL: Hazard to Navigation/Shoaling
The entrance to Johns Pass Channel has a project depth of 10ft. The ACOE surveys found the project depth between Johns Pass Channel Light 2 (LLNR 25585 [27°46.5289N / 082°47.5903W, 27.775482 / -82.793171]) and Johns Pass Channel Light 4 (LLNR 25600 [27°46.7171N / 082°47.1990W, 27.778618 / -82.786650]) have reported soundings as low as 7.5ft due to shoaling. Shoaling also exists between Johns Pass Channel DBN 8 (LLNR 25625 [27°47.4993N / 082°46.8032W, 27.791655 / -82.780053]) and Johns Pass Channel Light 10 (LLNR 25630 [27°47.7275N / 082°46.7141W, 27.795459 / -82.778568]) with soundings as low as 3.6ft along the northern side of the channel. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution while transiting these areas. Local knowledge recommended as the channel is constantly changing. Chart 11411 LNM: 48/14
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