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Review for Smith Bay
Reviewed by: Capt. Mac Rubel on Oct 3, 2021
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'Overall Rating:4Holding:5Wind Protection:5Current Flow:5Wake Protection:5Scenic Beauty:4Ease of Shopping:1Shore Access:3Pet Friendly:3Cell Service:2Smith Bay is a "second class harbor" which means that there is 9 feet of water available for tows, winter pool, except during extreme draw down stages. Honor the green mark by at least 50 yards at the entrance as there is a bar coming off the northern bank. Once past the green buoy there is 20 feet gently shoaling as you move towards the back of the bay. The depth at the anchorage icon is 16 feet. Wind protection depends on where you anchor but there are sufficient choices for winds from all points on the compass. Reported good holding in mud. Cell service is fair with two bars for all carriers. Shore access is from the boat ramp located on the north side of the bay.
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