Map Question

Post by **John O** » March 15th, 2004, 1:26 pm

I am looking at the maps online trying to learn my way around the St. Marks area. I saw this and was wondering what it was. Thanks.

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Post by **Reel Fun** » March 15th, 2004, 1:34 pm

I think it is the "birds roost"......very shallow area east of it. During the summer, folks park their boats, get out and swim...and

Post by **Tom Keels** » March 15th, 2004, 3:02 pm

It's locally known as the Birdrack sandbar because the St. Marks Birdrack tripod is on the western edge of it. High tide it is about 3-4 feet deep. Low tide it can be completely out of the water. Normally it should be avoided when navagating. It can be a good place to catch pinfish and the southern dropoff can be great fishing at times.

Post by **John O** » March 15th, 2004, 3:08 pm

Thanks!

Post by **wevans** » March 15th, 2004, 3:08 pm

And I hear that the sights can be somewhat fullfilling also