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Broadkill River

Location: Potomac River
Lat / Lon: N 38° 47.650' / W 075° 10.256'
Depth: 7 +
Description:
Narrow creek with 7' depth at low tide almost to the edges. Anchored with 65' chain & 122lb Spade, held well. Expect the current/tides to swing you.
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:

5.00

Good, mud

Wind Protection:

5.00

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

3.00

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Ease of Shopping:

3.00

Shore Access:

4.00

Review for Broadkill River

Reviewed by: Ryan Hall on Oct 25, 2025
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 33'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

4

I anchored here for a couple of nights in July. I made sure to go beyond the community boat ramp to avoid traffic but I was concerned with depth going further. I was later told there is depth of 10' going past all the docks.
I didn't stay on the boat while I was anchored but it held well for 3 days until I moved it to the town docks.
Dinghy access to boat ramp, restaurants, and to downtown Lewes which is quite lovely.

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