Cotton Wood Bar

• Location: Upper Mississippi River
• Mile Marker: 78.5 LDB
• Lat / Lon: N 37° 36.058' / W 089° 30.585'
• Depth: 10 feet
• Description:

  It is very deep. It is currently fully enclosed from the North, South , East. The West is also protected, but has an opening to the South end. That is the only way to enter. We deployed the anchor closer to the middle of the pool, closer to the North West side. We had North West winds that kept us pretty strait. We anchored in 17 feet and use 75 feet of chain. Very quiet and well protected. Anchor held without any issues.

  Editor Note: Cape Girardeau Gage 6.7 feet.

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