Anchorage

Mallard Point Anchorage

4.8United StatesChesapeake Bay
Shelter
N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage on the Maryland Eastern Shore of Chesapeake Bay, near the mouth of the Chester River, set on a sand bottom with all-round shelter.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approached from the open waters of Chesapeake Bay or Eastern Bay. The anchorage is sheltered from every quarter on a sand bottom. Watch depths on the approach, as the surrounding shore carries extensive shoaling.

Practical

Sand bottom, well sheltered all round. The nearest full service is at Safe Harbor Narrows Point in Kent Narrows, 5.9 nm to the south-west, with a fuel dock for diesel and petrol. C and C Charters lies 6 nm south-west.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
39.05125, -76.16406 (39°3.08'N 76°9.84'W)
Country
United States
Shelter
Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-west, west, north-west winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed
Boaters' rating
4.8/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Mallard Point Anchorage lies at 39°3.08'N 76°9.84'W, that is 39.05125, -76.16406 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Mallard Point Anchorage sheltered from?

Mallard Point Anchorage is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-west, west, north-west winds.

Can you anchor at Mallard Point Anchorage?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Mallard Point Anchorage.

How do boaters rate Mallard Point Anchorage?

Mallard Point Anchorage is rated 4.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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