As I’ve said before, Peck Lake is the best anchorage lying near the AICW between the Waterway’s intersection with St. Lucie River/Inlet, and the Palm Beaches. The only trick part, at least for me, has been finding the best spot to leave the AICW, and cruise into the anchorage’s deeper waters. Captain Murtha does a good job of answering that question below.

We anchored in Peck Lake in early March 2010. Left ICW approximately 100′ South of G19 on a heading of 60. It was dead low tide and we never saw depths below 6.5’³. Since the anchorage was a bit crowded, 10 -12 vessels, we approached the small tower and went N about 100 yards till we found readings dropping to upper 5’s. At that point we back tracked S. a bit, dropped 125′ , and had plenty of swing room for our 45IP.
We had to leave early the next day, but it looks like one of the more interesting anchorages in that area.
J. Murtha
IP45, FeelinLucky

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