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.