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Angelo Towhead

Location: Upper Mississippi River
Mile Marker: 2.0 LDB
Lat / Lon: N 36° 58.743' / W 089° 09.435'
Depth: 10 feet
Description:
Good hold in mud. Approx 10-20 ft. 10 ft closer to shore. Watch for shoal that protrudes close to the bridge and comes into this anchor channel. Stay close to the Center of the anchor channel. Anchorage is off the main current. No stern anchor needed as current will keep you straight. Do not cut the edge of the island. Easy in and easy exit
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.

3.75

(4)

3.75 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.33

Wind Protection:

3.67

Current Flow:

3.67

Wake Protection:

4.00

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.33

Pet Friendly:

1.50

Cell Service:

3.67

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Angelo Towhead

Reviewed by: Bill Kight, Cookie, on Sep 23, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.2'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

This is a very nice anchorage. I'm surprised more cruisers don't use it. It's very protected from towboat wakes if you go up the slough a little bit. Both Aqua Maps and Navionics depict the slough as impassable, but when I was there August 18, 2025, there was plenty of water a couple hundred yards up and anchored in 17' of water. The next morning, the anchor came up clean.

If coming to this anchorage from upstream (as Loopers would be), DO NOT cut the corner at the bottom of the island. Go down almost to the red bouy near the bridge and make a 180 and go right up the center of the slough. When I was there, the water level was near normal and the current kept the boat ramrod straight the whole night. However, the current was not as strong as on the main stem of the Mississippi.

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Review for Angelo Towhead

Reviewed by: Larry LaBrier, Living The Dream, on Oct 18, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Beautiful spot off the channel. Be sure to come in from downstream. We bumped turning the corner. With the lower water level on the Miss, there are many downed trees visible. We found 9' and the anchor held well. No current. I would not use this spot with any wind over 10 knots no matter the direction.

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Review for Angelo Towhead

Reviewed by: Captain Wes, Toscana, on May 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

River just below action stage, lots of debris still. Anchored favoring LDB to minimize drift debris. 24' At normal pool this is a very good anchorage.

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Review for Angelo Towhead

Reviewed by: Lisa H on Oct 2, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Almost on the anchor marker, at the point, 13' of water, little current. Shallows quickly and banks are muddy. Took dog 1/2 mile up stream and bottom was gravel. Very little wake from barges going by.

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