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Marco Island · Collier County · Southwest Florida
Boater's Smart Guide
Official Bridge Clearances · Public Ramps · Marinas · Rules of the Water
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All data from City of Marco Island Bridge Clearance Survey. Clearances are at Mean High Water — tide height can reduce overall clearance, and canal depths vary. Know your vessel's draft and height before attempting any bridge.
| Bridge / Location | Clearance |
|---|---|
| Judge Jolley (SR-951)Big Marco River / Main Causeway | 55 ft |
| Southbound Collier BlvdSmokehouse Bay | 14.3 ft |
| Northbound Collier BlvdSmokehouse Bay | 14.4 ft |
| Hernando DriveClam Bay | 10.4 ft |
| Sand Hill StreetTidal Canal | 10.3 ft |
| Caxambas CourtRoberts Bay | 10.4 ft |
| East Winterberry Dr.Smokehouse Bay | 10.6 ft |
| West Winterberry Dr.Shenandoah Waterway | 10.5 ft |
| Barfield DriveMarco River Inlet | 10.3 ft |
| North Kendall DriveCollier Bay | 9.8 ft |
| South Kendall DriveClam Bay | 10.1 ft |
| North Barfield DriveFactory Bay | 9.3 ft |
| Goldenrod AvenueGoldenrod Waterway | 3.1 ftKayak / Paddle Only |
| Blackmore DriveClam Bay | 3.5 ftKayak / Paddle Only |
| South Seas CourtTidal Canal | 3.4 ftKayak / Paddle Only |
| North Collier Blvd (N)Clam Bay | 3.0 ftKayak / Paddle Only |
Source: City of Marco Island, Public Works Dept. · 50 Bald Eagle Drive · (239) 389-5000 · cityofmarcoisland.com
2 launch lanes, 31 trailer spaces, gas & diesel, courtesy docks, restrooms. Best ramp for Gulf and Ten Thousand Islands access.
Ample trailer parking, restrooms, no fuel on-site. Convenient alternative north of the Jolley Bridge.
Public ramp with full marina services, fuel, live bait, 50-ton travel lift. Gateway to Ten Thousand Islands.
Full-service marina on the Marco River. Gas & diesel, wet slips, boat rentals, charter access. Snook Inn next door — arrive by boat.
77 slips on Smokehouse Bay. 11 transient slips to 66 ft. Laundry, showers, Wi-Fi, pump-out (FREE). Note: 14 ft bridge clearance approaching from the north.
84 slips, 50-ton travel lift, fuel dock, live bait & tackle, dry storage to 40 ft. Full boatyard services. Gateway to Ten Thousand Islands.
Marine towing, soft ungroundings, battery jumps, fuel delivery. Covers Marco, Naples, Everglades. BoatUS membership recommended for unlimited towing.
Coverage from Naples to Marco Island. Sea Tow membership covers on-water towing and assistance.
Local USCG Auxiliary offering boating safety courses, vessel safety checks, and on-water assistance. Free resources at a0700905.uscgaux.info
For life-threatening emergencies, vessel sinking, man overboard, or fire. Always hail Ch. 16 first — monitored by USCG and all vessels.
Local law enforcement on the water. Can provide assistance and local information.
Full-Service Boat Repair & Mobile Mechanic · Outboards & Vessels 30 ft and Under
A&M Marine Services
amnaples.com · Golden Gate, Naples FL · Serves Marco Island · (239) 877-7730
Owner Captain Andrew Gogan — Naples native, trained at the Marine Mechanical Institute, Orlando. Electrical, motor maintenance, electronics, full-service repairs. This is where Skip takes his boat — his top recommendation for any Marco Island boater.
Skip & Michelle Riddle · Marco Island
Every Boater Needs
a Good REALTOR®.
Knowing bridge clearances is step one. Knowing which canal runs dry at low tide, which neighborhoods flood after a storm, which properties have true deep-water access versus what the listing says — that local knowledge only comes from growing up here and spending a lifetime on these waters.
Skip Riddle grew up on Marco Island. He still owns a boat. He knows this water, these canals, and these neighborhoods from the inside out. When you're ready to buy or sell waterfront property on Marco Island, work with someone who can read a tide chart as well as a closing disclosure.
SKIP RIDDLE
239.776.1726 · skip.riddle@compass.com
MICHELLE RIDDLE
239.776.1589
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