Reviews: Quiver Island

Review for Quiver Island

Reviewed by: David Richardson, Voyager (Grand Banks Europa 46'), on Sep 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 4.5'

Anchored here early September 2024 during low water on the river. Stopped adjacent to the old coal wharf in 10+ feet of water. Took my dinghy up the shoot to the top of the island and measured at least 5 feet in center of shoot all the way to the top of the island. Easy dinghy ride to Havana town boat ramp dock for my dog.

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Review for Quiver Island

Reviewed by: Donna Wallace on Sep 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 6.0'

We have a 5.5 draft and could not make it behind the island. We stopped when we had 6 inches below our keel and backed out. The LaGrange Pool Stage on 9/13/24 was 15.83. So we anchored south of Quiver Island in 11 -12 foot of water. Enough current to keep the boat aligned with very little wind. Would be OK in east or west wind. Boat and barge traffic minimal. 2-3 bars on Verizon 4G

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Review for Quiver Island

Reviewed by: Melissa, Ruthie, on Oct 23, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 5.0'

10/22/23 This is a beautiful Anchorage in a quiet area. center of the channel was between 7 and 12 ft. Boat ramp very close by with a Dollar General that is open till 10:00 p.m. two blocks in. There was a barge in the channel, plenty of room to pass.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Note: River stage near Havanna 6.2 feet.

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Review for Quiver Island

Reviewed by: Lori Pickette on Oct 15, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.0'

Good holding anchorage. Be sure to turn to port after the last red buoy and you will see a barge loading area to the starboard side. You can anchor anywhere north of the loading area with cranes. Space for several boats and even with the low river level, we had 6' under our keel.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  LaGrange Pool stage 15.7 feet.

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Review for Quiver Island

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Stayed here one night, excellent, just two boats, was 7' by the docks, less upstream, quiet. Didn't explore but have heard there are some facilities by dingy.

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Review for Quiver Island

Reviewed by: Patricia And Steven Stanley, Calypso, on Sep 15, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

We anchored at Quiver Island in 8 feet of water with 50 feet of chain. This anchorage had 11 Loopers and could have held 15. It's a great stop between Peoria and Beardstown. We stayed for 1 peaceful night. Our Rocna Vulcan anchor held well in the fluff mud. There is no shore access. We had 1-2 bars on our T-Mobile phone.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Havana gage on 9/15 was 6.6 feet.

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Review for Quiver Island

Reviewed by: Bill Mcmahon on Sep 30, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

The old coal plant is no longer operational, but there were signs of some activity at the dock. It looks like wind turbines are being delivered there by barge. No barges when we were there, just some equipment on the dock. The river level was low (at about 5' stage in Havana)', but we found 7' of water with just enough swing room.

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Review for Quiver Island

Reviewed by: Rob Dare, Liberty Call , on Sep 28, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.5'

Well protected anchorage with muddy bottom that provides good holding. Boat ramp a mile down river provides a nice spot to take the dog. Several nice parks with lots of green space and walking trails. A dollar general and a few other stores are near the boat ramp. Enter from down stream side with good water all way past the coal plant for about 200 yards. 8 boats anchored hear last night with room for 3 or 4 more.

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Review for Quiver Island

Reviewed by: David Merchberger, Slo Pace, on Sep 16, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.8'

As others have said, enter well downstream of the red boy off the tip of the island. We proceeded mid channel up to about where the anchor symbol is on this listing (just downstream of where the channel narrows a bit). The river was down a couple feet from normal at the time of this review, but we carried 7-8 ft all the way in. Anchor held firm and came up reasonably clean with just a bit of sand/mud.

Quick dingy ride downstream to public boat ramp on the LDB just past the nature center dock. The nature center dock appeared to be aground when we went by and quite high to be used as a dinghy dock. Boat ramp has a small floating dock, just be sure to leave the ramp side of the dock free for boat launching. Ramp is adjacent to a riverfront park with lots of room for doggies to roam.

Up the hill, to the right into town you will find a Dollar General and Ace Hardware as well as several neighborhood bars. Did not see a grocery, but didn't go look either. Continue about 3 blocks into town away from the water and you'll come to a city park. On the north side of the park is a Mexican restaurant with good food and drinks. No outside dining normally, but they did place a table outside and served us there to accommodate us with our dog. Great folks!

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Review for Quiver Island

Reviewed by: Richard Sauder on Sep 13, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.5'

Enter from downstream of the second red.
Shoaling extends well beyond the red buoy at the south end. Enter downstream of the second red.

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Review for Quiver Island

Reviewed by: Capt. Mac Rubel on Sep 12, 2021
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'

Go downstream beyond the tip of the island at mm 120.5 and turn out of the channel towards the LDB and go upstream in a minimum of 8 feet of water (normal pool) to above the barge dock on the LDB. Nine feet or more of water goes up at least 400 yards beyond the docks, allowing for a minimum of six to eight boats to anchor with adequate swing room. Depth is reported to extend much further up the island. Holding is good in sandy mud with little current, complete wake protection, and good wind/wave protection unless there are strong winds for the NE/SW. The anchorage is quiet. Shore access is downstream one mile at the Havana boat launch. There is adequate cellular reception on AT&T and T-Mobile and fair reception on Verizon. Shore access is one mile downriver in Havana.

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