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Duck Island

Mile Marker: 135.6 (LDB)
Lat / Lon: N 40° 27.605' / W 089° 54.070'
Description:
There is room for two boats in 7 to 8 feet of water. The island is closed at the north end due to shoaling.

Holding:

3.00

Wind Protection:

1.00

Current Flow:

1.00

Wake Protection:

1.00

Scenic Beauty:

2.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.00

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

3.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Duck Island

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

Overall Rating:

2

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

Duck 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 150 feet outside the channel with room for two or three 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. We did not anchor. If it is getting dark this might be a good alternative.

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