Shoaling Reported in Gordan Pass, south of Naples, FL, 6/3/2015
Gordan Pass is the inlet into Naples, FL. The reported shoaling encompasses the entire Gordan Pass channel from its entrance to the point where the channel joins the Naples Channel in Naples Bay.
FLORIDA – LOSTMANS RIVER TO WIGGINS PASS – GORDON PASS CHANNEL TO NAPLES BAY CHANNEL: Shoaling/Hazard to Navigation.
There is shoaling from Gordon Pass Channel Daybeacon 1 (LLNR 17453 [26°5.5006N / 081°48.4405W, 26.091676 / -81.807342]) to Naples Bay Channel Light 20 (LLNR 17540 [26°6.0883N / 081°47.1914W, 26.101471 / -81.786524]). It is strongly advised that all mariners should obtain local knowledge of the channel conditions before attempting passage. Chart 11430 LNM: 22/15
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Comments from Cruisers (1)
Confirming shoaling, running from approximately 20 feet to 150 feet west (directly running out of Gordon’s Pass from Green 1. Less than 2 feet at mid tide on June 27th. Quite hard base. BEWARE!