Anchorage

Hoppy's Landing

5.0United StatesCape Cod and the Islands
Shelter
NW, N, NE, W, E, SE
Seabed
mud
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage off Hoppys Landing, by the causeway linking West Island to the mainland at Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Lies between Nasketucket Bay and the open water of Buzzards Bay, on a mud bottom that holds well. Sheltered from NW, N, NE, W, E and SE, with the bay shoaling towards the causeway, so sound your way in and watch the depth on a falling tide.

Practical

West Island Marina is 0.3 miles to the north. Brandt Cove Marina lies 2.5 miles to the north-east. Hoppys Landing itself is a public boat launch with a small landing for tenders and paddlecraft.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
41.59145, -70.84260 (41°35.49'N 70°50.56'W)
Country
United States
Shelter
Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-east winds
Seabed
mud
Anchoring
Allowed
Boaters' rating
5.0/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Hoppy's Landing lies at 41°35.49'N 70°50.56'W, that is 41.59145, -70.84260 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Hoppy's Landing sheltered from?

Hoppy's Landing is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Hoppy's Landing?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Hoppy's Landing.

How do boaters rate Hoppy's Landing?

Hoppy's Landing is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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