Ono Island Boating Access and the Gulf Coast Masters Fishing Tournament
Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on
Ono Island and the Gulf Coast Masters: Why Boating Access Shapes the Way We Live Here
After photographing the shotgun start of the Gulf Coast Masters fishing tournament at Perdido Pass, I kept thinking about how closely that moment connects to life on Ono Island. The tournament boats, the anglers, the outriggers, the teak transoms, the tower views, and the beautiful Gulf water all tell a story that many Ono Island homeowners understand well.
On Ono Island, boating is not just a weekend activity. It shapes the way people evaluate homes, waterfront lots, docks, lifts, boathouses, bridge clearance, water depth, and access to the Gulf. When I watched those sportfishing yachts head toward open water, I was reminded again why Ono Island…
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Every time I cross the bridge to Ono Island, I feel a familiar shift—the air seems lighter, the views open wider, and the pace eases. This private island community between Bayou St. John and Perdido Bay offers one of the most remarkable waterfront lifestyles on the Gulf Coast.
