Shark River is one of only a few places along the western coast of the Everglades where there is sufficient depth for a boat like Zeitgeist to find an anchorage. Accounts in the cruising guides and postings indicate that mosquitoes and no-see-ums can be a problem, but we had no such problems during our visit in November. The temperatures were comfortable with a cooling north wind. We found good shelter and holding near the mouth of the river, where we were visited by a manatee and dolphins. When exploring among the many smaller tributaries by dinghy, we were amazed at the numbers of herons and other wading birds that we encountered every few feet.

The fishing was excellent. The seclusion and wildlife make this one of our favorite destinations.