St. Lucie Inlet, Florida, Natural inlet in Martin County, Florida.
St. Lucie Inlet creates a passage between the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River Lagoon, with mangrove forests and seagrass beds along its shores.
The first recorded manual opening of the inlet occurred in 1844 when Samuel Peck and local residents initiated dredging efforts with basic tools.
The inlet supports local fishing traditions through artificial reefs and designated areas for recreational and commercial vessels throughout the waterway.
Regular dredging operations maintain a channel depth of 16 feet and width of 300 feet to ensure safe navigation for boats entering from the Atlantic Ocean.
The beaches adjacent to St. Lucie Inlet rank as the third highest nesting location for loggerhead sea turtles in the Western Hemisphere.
Location: Florida
Part of: Indian River Lagoon
GPS coordinates: 27.16611,-80.15667
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:16
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