Reviews | Waterway Guide

Review Now

These are observations from the boating community. Waterway Guide information is verified regularly and all efforts will be made to validate any new updates submitted here. Thank you for taking the time to share comments about your experience.

Waterway Guide reserves the option of editing reviews and comments for grammar, clarity and the removal of defamatory or potentially slanderous language. When appropriate, reviews are forwarded to businesses for response prior to being made public. We will make every effort to be objective and impartial when posting reviews, but do not publicize details of disputes between parties.

Thanks for your valuable feedback!

Washington Channel

Location: Potomac River East
Mile Marker: Potomac Mile 107.4
Lat / Lon: N 38° 52.336' / W 077° 01.227'
Depth: 16-20 Feet
Description:
Anchoring is prohibited north of the Harbor Police Dock, the first dock on starboard northbound. When you anchor, notify the Metropolitan Marine Police, either at the Marine Harbor Police Station at 202-727-4582 or on VHF Channel 17. You will need to give boat name, length, owner's name, address and telephone number, number of people aboard, expected duration of visit and location of anchorage. Two weeks is the maximum length of stay in one location. Check with the police if you wish to anchor longer as extensions are common.
DISCLAIMER: Before committing to an anchorage, you should confirm that the location is not governed by a regulation that may conflict with your plans. An increasing number of states and municipalities are enacting laws that define where and how long you may anchor.

Holding:

4.00

Fair, Mud

Wind Protection:

3.00

Exposed to South

Current Flow:

3.00

Wake Protection:

1.00

Exposed to South

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Ease of Shopping:

4.00

Shore Access:

4.00

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

1.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Washington Channel

Reviewed by: John Medlin, Knot So Fast, on Jul 5, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

1

WiFi:

1

Came here as our air draft didn't allow us to get under the bridges to the designated anchorage area to watch DC's 4th of Jul fireworks. Good holding and wind protection (what little there was). It is a busy channel so continuous rocking from wakes; glad it's a slow speed zone. Very good sunsets w/Washington monument in the background. Dinghy access through The Wharf marina is $10/day w/access to bathrooms, showers, & laundry. Gave 1? for pets, cell & wifi as N/A for us.

View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer