Reedy Island
- Shelter
- NW, NE, W, E, SW, SE
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage in the Delaware River off Reedy Island, near Port Penn, Delaware, about 4.3 miles south of the C&D Canal entrance, on a mud bottom.
- Pontoon
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Enter between the green and red marks, with Reedy Island Dike to the south and Reedy Island to the north, and anchor in 4 to 10 metres of mud. Sheltered from north-west and north-east but open east and west. Wakes from passing cargo ships make the anchorage bouncy, especially with wind against tide.
Practical
A common overnight stop after transiting the C&D Canal. Delaware City Marina lies 3.6 miles to the north, with the town offering a boat ramp, small beach and an inn with a restaurant ashore on the mainland.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 39.51492, -75.57040 (39°30.90'N 75°34.22'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north-east, west, east, south-west, south-east winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Pontoon
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Reedy Island lies at 39°30.90'N 75°34.22'W, that is 39.51492, -75.57040 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Reedy Island sheltered from?
Reedy Island is sheltered from north-west, north-east, west, east, south-west, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Reedy Island?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Reedy Island.
How do boaters rate Reedy Island?
Reedy Island is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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