Anchorage Intelligence

Prince William Sound
Anchorages

Protection ratings, approach notes, anchoring quality, and field intelligence for every major anchorage in PWS. Updated from the original guide and active mariner reports.

Esther Passage

Surprise Cove

Featured
Excellent Holding Easy Approach
DEPTH 30–45 ft
WIND EXPOSURE S, SE
WILDLIFE sea otters · Steller sea lions · orca
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Western Sound

Eshamy Bay

Good Holding Moderate Approach
DEPTH 20–50 ft
WIND EXPOSURE NE
WILDLIFE sea otters · bald eagles · harbor seals
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Columbia Glacier

Heather Bay

Featured
Good Holding Moderate Approach
DEPTH 20–35 ft
WIND EXPOSURE N, NE
WILDLIFE harbor seals · sea otters · bald eagles
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Eastern Sound

Knowles Head

Good Holding Moderate Approach
DEPTH 20–50 ft
WIND EXPOSURE NE
WILDLIFE sea otters · bald eagles · harbor seals
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Cordova

Nelson Bay

Good Holding Moderate Approach
DEPTH 20–50 ft
WIND EXPOSURE NE
WILDLIFE sea otters · bald eagles · harbor seals
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Western Sound

Paddy Bay

Good Holding Moderate Approach
DEPTH 20–50 ft
WIND EXPOSURE NE
WILDLIFE sea otters · bald eagles · harbor seals
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Western Sound

Perry Island

Good Holding Moderate Approach
DEPTH 20–50 ft
WIND EXPOSURE NE
WILDLIFE sea otters · bald eagles · harbor seals
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Valdez Arm

Sawmill Bay

Good Holding Moderate Approach
DEPTH 20–50 ft
WIND EXPOSURE NE
WILDLIFE sea otters · bald eagles · harbor seals
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Northern Sound

Unakwik Inlet

Good Holding Moderate Approach
DEPTH 20–50 ft
WIND EXPOSURE NE
WILDLIFE sea otters · bald eagles · harbor seals
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Blackstone Bay

Blackstone Bay

Fair Holding Moderate Approach
DEPTH 40–80 ft
WIND EXPOSURE N, NE, E
WILDLIFE harbor seals · kittiwakes · glacial goats
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