- Shelter
- NW, NE, W, E, SW, SE
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Bay indenting the eastern shore of Frederick Sound, on the north-east side of Cape Fanshaw in the Alexander Archipelago, about 83 miles south of Juneau.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Reached from Frederick Sound, with South Passage linking the bay to Cleveland Passage. Anchor near the head on the south-east side, roughly 600 yards offshore and half a mile south-west of Whitney Island, in 12 to 15 fathoms.
Practical
An anchorage only, with no facilities ashore. Sand and shell bottom gives good holding. Sheltered from north-east and south-east winds, exposed to the west across the sound.
Story
Frederick Sound off Cape Fanshaw is a summer feeding ground for humpback whales and orcas, often seen from boats at anchor.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 57.22349, -133.50629 (57°13.41'N 133°30.38'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north-east, west, east, south-west, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Fanshaw Bay lies at 57°13.41'N 133°30.38'W, that is 57.22349, -133.50629 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Fanshaw Bay sheltered from?
Fanshaw Bay is sheltered from north-west, north-east, west, east, south-west, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Fanshaw Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Fanshaw Bay.
How do boaters rate Fanshaw Bay?
Fanshaw Bay is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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