Deception Point Cove

General.    When sailing north this is a good anchorage to time the tide to pass through Wrangell Narrows to Petersburg. The current in Wrangell Narrows is an important consideration for displacement vessels as it can reach 7 knots in some of the sections. This is a nice peaceful anchorage where a good nights sleep can be had with very little rocking from wash from vessels passing by in the Narrows.

Reported.    Sept 2003 by Fine Tolerance

Charts.    NOAA 17375.

Approach.    There is a reef that extends out from the western side of the entrance. It bares at low tide but can cover at high so favour a route slightly east of center when entering on a full tide. The only danger outside is Midway Rock which is on the eastern side of the southern end of Wrangell Narrows and is marked by a light.

Anchoring.    This is quite a large anchorage and can take many boats with ease. The bottom is good holding mud. We anchored in 8 meters at 56 32.5'N  132 59.2'W

Points of Interest.   An attractive place. There is a lot a traffic in Wrangell Narrows and this is more of just a resting position to await a favourable tide or for fog to clear before moving on.

 
Looking into the cove from Wrangell Narrows. Two vessels can be seen anchored.

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