Boating, Fishing, and Travel Information for North Haven, ME

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Good anchorage can be selected in the channel of the Thorofare between the entrance of Seal Cove and the western end of the village of North Haven, in depths of 23 to 33 feet, soft bottom.
Small craft can anchor on the south side of the channel between Young Point and Hopkins Point where depths allow, and on the north side of the channel, taking care to leave a clear channel to the town wharf and ferry slip. The town wharf has a depth of about 12 feet, and the other wharves less.
Water is available at the yacht club float, about 100 yards northwest of the ferry slip, with depths of 4 to 8 feet reported alongside. A boatyard, close eastward of the ferry slip, has marine railways up to 20 tons and a 15-ton mobile hoist that can handle craft up to 45 feet long for hull and engine repairs; gasoline, diesel fuel, ice, marine supplies, and winter storage are available. Depths of 6 to 7 feet are reported alongside the boatyard pier. The yard builds craft up to 45 feet long.
Navigation:
Currents
The tidal currents in Fox Islands Thorofare are usually not strong. They meet at Iron Point in the middle of the Thorofare; the flood sets in from both ends and the ebb sets out. However, during periods of strong winds from the eastward or westward, it is reported that strong currents with eddies are apt to be encountered in this vicinity.
Hazards
Post Office Ledge, covered 6 feet, and Lobster Ledge, covered 2 feet, are two marked ledges off the town of North Haven.