- Shelter
- W, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
West Harbor on the north side of Fishers Island, New York, the island's main harbour with the ferry landing and a broad mooring field.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
West Harbor is the best protected of the island's harbours. Anchoring is limited to the extreme southern end for boats drawing less than three feet, and is prohibited in Inner West Harbor and Silver Eel Pond. The bottom is sand and mud. The harbour is open to the south-west.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 41.26858, -72.00299 (41°16.12'N 72°0.18'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.9/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
West Harbor lies at 41°16.12'N 72°0.18'W, that is 41.26858, -72.00299 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is West Harbor sheltered from?
West Harbor is sheltered from west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at West Harbor?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at West Harbor.
How do boaters rate West Harbor?
West Harbor is rated 4.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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