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Herring Bay

Location: Chesapeake Bay
Mile Marker: Mile 67.6-5.5 Miles West
Lat / Lon: N 38° 44.506' / W 076° 33.128'
Depth: 10-12 Feet
Description: Known locally as the "Swimming Hole" this is popular day anchorage. Some boats do stay over night. Open to cooling breeze but but it can be rolly. Verizon signal is strong. Some boat wakes. The beach at the foot of the cliffs is private but pet convenience landings are common. Note the beach is very shallow and you may have to walk the dinghy in the last 100-200 feet.

3.75

(4)

3.75 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.50

Good, Sand

Wind Protection:

2.50

Exposed Northeast through Southeast

Current Flow:

4.50

Wake Protection:

2.50

Exposed Northeast through Southeast

Scenic Beauty:

4.25

Ease of Shopping:

1.67

Shore Access:

3.00

Cell Service:

5.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Herring Bay

Reviewed by: Cynthia Thomas on Aug 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 69'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Beautiful spot to anchor. Do not be fooled by the number of anchored boats towards dusk, especially on the w/e as it is a popular spot. Everyone cleared out but one by sunset. Pay careful attention to the approach as it is circuitous to maintain a comfortable depth as we have a draft of 6'. Great protection except from the east. Anchor held well in the mud.

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Review for Herring Bay

Reviewed by: Eric Christensen on Jun 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 29'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Good, muddy holding, even in 15 knots of wind and 2 foot seas. One could probably dinghy up to Herrington Harbor South for supplies and a restaurant. Winds and waves easily access the anchorage from the east. I wouldn't use this as a storm anchorage.

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Review for Herring Bay

Reviewed by: James Sadler on Nov 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 30'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

5

Cell Service:

5

Close proximity to Herrington Harbor South Marina Resort. Beautiful sunrise location. Lucked out on an extremely calm day/night, was a very enjoyable stay. Plenty of shoreline for easy paddle boarding and exploring.

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Review for Herring Bay

Reviewed by: Skipper Bob on Jun 1, 2016
Draft: 0.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

2

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