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Belmont Bay

Location: Potomac River
Lat / Lon: N 38° 38.396' / W 077° 12.651'
Depth: 4
Description:
This is a shallow anchorage that has a lot of boats during the say. There is an underwater obstruction that many people go over. The hydrilla starts to get think in July, so this is better in the spring.

Holding:

5.00

Mud and Weeds

Wind Protection:

4.00

Current Flow:

5.00

Wake Protection:

4.00

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Shore Access:

3.00

You can go to the shore, which is a state park.

Pet Friendly:

3.00

Cell Service:

4.00

Review for Belmont Bay

Reviewed by: Capt Maria Langer, Do It Now, on Oct 29, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 2.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

4

This is a tricky anchorage for two reasons: water depth was as low as 5 feet along the way and the area was full of weeds (in October). But the water was calm, holding was good, and there was very little other traffic to generate wake. I chose the spot because it looked like it would be easy access to a beach for my pups, but the weeds made dinghying over challenging and the beach was small. And when I pulled my anchor, it took quite a bit of work to get all the weeds off. The weeds did not cause a problem with my engine, prop, or strainer. There may be a spot with less weeds closer to the channel.

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