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Coon Hollow Island

Location: Illinois River
Mile Marker: 140.5
Lat / Lon: N 40° 31.150' / W 089° 51.580'
Depth: 6 ft.
Description:
There is enough room south of the island for one boat to anchor. Use a stern line to ensure you don't swing into the channel.

Holding:

3.00

Fair, Mud

Wind Protection:

1.00

Somewhat exposed NE, SW and wakes

Current Flow:

2.00

Wake Protection:

1.00

Somewhat exposed NE, SW and wakes

Scenic Beauty:

2.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.00

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Review for Coon Hollow Island

Reviewed by: Capt. Mac Rubel on Sep 11, 2021
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

2

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Coon Hollow Island anchorage is a pocket anchorage where, on the downstream end of the island, there is a spot with deeper water extending towards shore. Go past the downstream Red on the LDB and turn in towards shore. We found nine feet of water about 100 feet outside the channel and room for one or two boats to anchor. Consider stern anchors if there is any doubt about swinging. Anchorage is exposed to wind and wakes but holding should be good. If it is getting dark this might be a good alternative.

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