Port Salerno · Manatee Pocket · Stuart, Florida
Compass Boat Club — Stuart, Florida
Our second dock. Your new home water.
Compass is in Stuart — slips in Manatee Pocket at the Fish House District & Marina, minutes from the St. Lucie Inlet. Same locally owned club, same premium boats, same team. Different stretch of water.
Where we are
Compass Boat Club at Fish House District & Marina
4745 SE DeSoto AvenueStuart, FL 34997
Port Salerno · Manatee Pocket
Manatee Pocket is a protected harbor on the working waterfront of Port Salerno — boatyards, fish houses, restaurants, and people who've run this water their whole lives. From the dock it's a short run out to the St. Lucie Inlet and the Atlantic.
Compass Boat Club of Stuart
4745 SE DeSoto Avenue
What's out the front door
Minutes from the St. Lucie Inlet
Stuart calls itself the Sailfish Capital of the World, and for once the nickname is earned. From Manatee Pocket you're minutes to the St. Lucie Inlet, and from the inlet the choice is yours.
Protected harbor
Short run to the St. Lucie Inlet
St. Lucie River access
Sailfish Capital of the World
St. Lucie Inlet
Offshore AccessThe gateway to the sailfish grounds, the reefs, and blue water. Minutes from the dock.
Peck Lake
BeachA beach you can only reach by water. Anchor on the lagoon side, walk over the dune, and you've got the Atlantic to yourself.
Hobe Sound Sandbar
SandbarThe weekend gathering spot south of the inlet. Bring the cooler.
St. Lucie River
RiverCalm-water cruising up the North and South Forks. Manatees, dolphins, sunsets.
Indian River Lagoon
InshoreSnook, trout and redfish on the flats, and some of the best inshore fishing on the coast.
Offshore Reefs & Wrecks
FishingSailfish, mahi, kingfish, cobia, and the reefs within easy reach of the inlet.
The event space
Room to gather
The Stuart dock includes an open waterfront event space. It's where Stuart club events happen — orientation days, member socials, the occasional dockside party — and it's the first thing we'll grow into as the Stuart membership grows.
The fleet
The Compass fleet
Stuart runs the same fleet philosophy as Fort Pierce — boats you'd actually want to own, maintained and insured and ready when you are. Offshore twin-engine boats, bay boats rigged for fishing, and tritoons built for sandbar days and sunset cruises.
See the Fleet
Same plans. Same pricing.
Stuart uses the same membership structure as Fort Pierce — single-engine or dual-engine boats, Monday–Thursday or seven-day access — at the same pricing. Insurance, maintenance and captain training are included.
See Membership PlansFounding memberships
The first group of members
Stuart is in its first season, and the first group of members gets treated like it. Founding members pick orientation and captained trips before the calendar opens to anyone else, get a founding number that never transfers and never gets reissued, and are the people we build the Stuart club around.
The founding group is capped. Ask about founding membership on your tour.
Ask About Founding MembershipWhat to expect on a tour
Twenty minutes on the dock
A tour is twenty minutes on the dock with someone who runs the club. You'll walk the slips, step aboard a couple of boats, hear how reservations and training work, and ask whatever you want. No pitch, no paperwork unless you ask for it.
Stuart FAQ
Where is Compass Boat Club in Stuart?
At the Fish House District & Marina, 4745 SE DeSoto Avenue, Stuart, FL 34997 — in Port Salerno, on Manatee Pocket.
What are the hours?
Office hours are Monday–Saturday 8am–6pm and Sunday 9am–4pm. Boats go out between sunrise and sunset; early departures can be arranged in advance with the dock team.
Do I need boating experience?
No. Every membership includes captain training, and you won't take a boat out alone until you and our captains are both comfortable.
How do I book a tour at Stuart?
Use the Book a Tour button anywhere on the site and choose Stuart, or call (772) 777-1107.
Is Compass a franchise?
No. Compass is locally owned and operated, with two docks on the Treasure Coast and nobody upstream making decisions for us.
Who runs Compass?
Nikolas Zimmerman founded Compass Boat Club in Fort Pierce and runs both docks with the Compass team.
What boats are at Stuart?
The same Compass fleet philosophy as Fort Pierce — offshore twin-engine boats, fishing-rigged bay boats, and tritoons. See the Fleet page for the full lineup, and ask on your tour about what's on the dock that week.
Is the membership the same as Fort Pierce?
Same plans, same pricing. Single-engine or dual-engine, Monday–Thursday or seven-day.
How far is it to the St. Lucie Inlet?
A short run from the dock. Manatee Pocket is a protected harbor, and the inlet is minutes away.
Is Port Salerno the same as Stuart?
Port Salerno is the waterfront community just south of downtown Stuart. The Compass slips are in Manatee Pocket, the harbor at the heart of Port Salerno.
More answers on the club FAQ.
Come see it.
The best way to understand Compass is to walk the dock. Book a free tour — no pressure, no pitch, just boats and honest answers.
4745 SE DeSoto Avenue, Stuart, FL 34997