- Shelter
- N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW
- Seabed
- sand, mud, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage in Pedersens Bay on Washington Island, in Detroit Harbor at the top of the Door County peninsula in Wisconsin.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Detroit Harbor sits between the south end of Washington Island and Detroit Island, well sheltered but shallow, so it suits shallow-draught boats. Sound carefully on the way in and pick your spot to avoid the shoals.
Practical
Bottom of sand, mud and weed, sheltered from all directions. Shipyard Island Marina lies 0.8 nm to the E with dockage, haul-out and a restaurant. Sister Bay Marina is 11.9 nm to the SW across the passage on the mainland.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 45.33551, -86.92662 (45°20.13'N 86°55.60'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-west, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- sand, mud, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Pedersens Bay lies at 45°20.13'N 86°55.60'W, that is 45.33551, -86.92662 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Pedersens Bay sheltered from?
Pedersens Bay is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-west, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Pedersens Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Pedersens Bay.
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