Waterway Guide | Reviews

Review Now

These are observations from the boating community. Waterway Guide information is verified regularly and all efforts will be made to validate any new updates submitted here. Thank you for taking the time to share comments about your experience.

Waterway Guide reserves the option of editing reviews and comments for grammar, clarity and the removal of defamatory or potentially slanderous language. When appropriate, reviews are forwarded to businesses for response prior to being made public. We will make every effort to be objective and impartial when posting reviews, but do not publicize details of disputes between parties.

Thanks for your valuable feedback!

Mermentau G5

Location: 1.8 Miles North Mermentau River
Mile Marker: GIWW Mile 202 WHL
Lat / Lon: N 29° 59.420' / W 092° 47.080'
Depth: 8-9 Feet

4.29

(7)

4.29 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.29

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

3.86

Somewhat Exposed Northwest

Current Flow:

3.71

Wake Protection:

4.14

Somewhat Exposed Northwest

Scenic Beauty:

4.86

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.50

Pet Friendly:

2.00

Cell Service:

3.83

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Mermentau G5

Reviewed by: James A Ferguson on Apr 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.9'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

We made our way into this anchorage at about 4:30PM. We found the depth as described. Holding was excellent. We were in a wind advisory with speeds of 30-40 mph. Although protection from the wind is not that great, protection from the waves was really pretty good. We didn't move until we pulled up the anchor (35 lb Mantis with 20 feet of chain). We were comfortable all night. As you make your way in, leave bread crumbs on your chart because it is easy to run aground outside the channel which narrow as you make your way to/from the anchorage from the main marked channel…been there, did that?.

View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer

Review for Mermentau G5

Reviewed by: David Fuller, Still Waters II, on Jan 5, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Cell Service:

3

On entry into the Mermentau River, the red over green marker was off station and was laying up on the shore. Lined up on the green daymarks and had no issues making way to the anchor spot. Because of the wind direction, we stayed on the west side of the island from the anchor icon. We were couple hundred yards from the red daymarker.

Was good holding in a mud bottom and the anchor came up clean in the morning.

View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer

Review for Mermentau G5

Reviewed by: Tony-donna Lagera on Oct 21, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.8'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

2

WiFi:

1

We actually anchored on the other side (south side) of the little island from where the anchorage mark shows. We did it because there were still strong north winds from the storm the night before. Doing so almost eliminated all of the wind and in addition to our anchor we tied a rope to a tree. Got a great night's sleep!! There is a little fishing spot and park to the west of the anchorage where I was able to take our dog to use the bathroom. You'll see it as you are entering the anchorage. We have T-Mobile and had very little cell service.

View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer

Review for Mermentau G5

Reviewed by: Michelle Dixon, Sunset , on Feb 15, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Just like the other reviews beautiful anchorage. Went to the north side, depths were 8ft where we anchored. Fishing dock across the way to walk the dogs. Heard the owls at night. Plenty of swing room. We probably could have moved in more but no one was around.

View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer

Review for Mermentau G5

Reviewed by: William OBrien, At Last, on Feb 7, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Beautiful anchorage after we finally made it. We turned too soon and went aground but quickly figured out we were heading the wrong way. Go ALL the way to the rear.

View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer

Review for Mermentau G5

Reviewed by: Angelita, Angelita, on Jun 2, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Cell Service:

5

Went past red 4 to the east side of the oxbow. We had light winds and no current. 12 to 14 ft all the way in. Anchored in 11ft. Best scenic anchorage. Plenty off swing room on one anchor.

View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer

Review for Mermentau G5

Reviewed by: Tim M on Jan 11, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Good protection available. Several barges during the evening and night but no bother from wakes. Depths are a little unpredictable. Took us a while to nose around and find a good spot. Very peaceful.

View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer