- Shelter
- N, NE, E, W, NW
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sheltered anchorage at the mouth of the Piankatank River, off Deltaville in Virginia, just south of the Rappahannock.
- Water
- Pontoon
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach through the Piankatank River entrance, following the navigational marks on a twisting channel carrying about 16 feet at low water. The basin holds 15 to 18 feet over mud. Good shelter from north, east and west; open to the prevailing summer southerlies.
Practical
Deltaville Boatyard lies 0.6 nm to the north-east and Nomad Norview Marina 1.5 nm in the same direction. Fresh water is available nearby. The bay has room for more than a dozen boats at anchor.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 37.54035, -76.33647 (37°32.42'N 76°20.19'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water, Pontoon
- Boaters' rating
- 4.3/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Fishing Bay lies at 37°32.42'N 76°20.19'W, that is 37.54035, -76.33647 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Fishing Bay sheltered from?
Fishing Bay is sheltered from north, north-east, east, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Fishing Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Fishing Bay.
How do boaters rate Fishing Bay?
Fishing Bay is rated 4.3/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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