Eelgrass Extent in Fishers Island

Eelgrass grows in shallow waters that recreational boaters use all the time. Usually, if you doubt you are boating in an eelgrass area, you can see eelgrass just by looking over the side of your boat. There may be moments, however, when you cannot see the eelgrass. Sometimes the water is turbid, clouding the water column with sediments; other times, you may be boating on a cloudy day.

Always plan your journey to avoid eelgrass areas.

If you find yourself in eelgrass areas, follow our seagrass-safe boating tips. View our eelgrass map gallery below to discover places where you will find eelgrass around Fishers Island.

Take a closer look at popular Fishers Island Boating Areas in our gallery!

Fishers Island is lined with eelgrass. Always navigate carefully to avoid harming eelgrass beds.

Fishers Island is lined with eelgrass. Always navigate carefully to avoid harming eelgrass beds.

Barleyfield Cove, on the southeastern part of Fishers Island, is full of eelgrass. Be on the lookout if you are boating in this area!

Barleyfield Cove, on the southeastern part of Fishers Island, is full of eelgrass. Be on the lookout if you are boating in this area!

Located between Chocomount Cove and East Harbor, this popular stretch of coastline is home to eelgrass. Navigate your boat to avoid disturbing these healthy beds.

Located between Chocomount Cove and East Harbor, this popular stretch of coastline is home to eelgrass. Navigate your boat to avoid disturbing these healthy beds.

Eelgrass lines this beach located on the Connecticut side of Fishers Island. Look into the water before anchoring to check for seagrass.

Eelgrass lines this beach located on the Connecticut side of Fishers Island. Look into the water before anchoring to check for seagrass.

East Harbor is a popular location for boating recreation. Eelgrass in this area is easy to see from your boat; remember to check for it! Please ensure this area stays beautiful for years by following seagrass-safe boating techniques.

East Harbor is a popular location for boating recreation. Eelgrass in this area is easy to see from your boat; remember to check for it! Please ensure this area stays beautiful for years by following seagrass-safe boating techniques.

The easternmost point on Fishers Island is not just a fun place for recreation. You can find eelgrass along this coastline, contributing to your recreational enjoyment. Slow your boat down, check over the side, and appreciate the complex habitat that

The easternmost point on Fishers Island is not just a fun place for recreation. You can find eelgrass along this coastline, contributing to your recreational enjoyment. Slow your boat down, check over the side, and appreciate the complex habitat that eelgrass provides.

Flat Hammock is located between Fishers Island and Connecticut coastline. Boaters frequent this eelgrass meadow. Always check before anchoring here to avoid accidentally pulling up these precious plants.

Flat Hammock is located between Fishers Island and Connecticut coastline. Boaters frequent this eelgrass meadow. Always check before anchoring here to avoid accidentally pulling up these precious plants.

The entrance to Hay Harbor is home to a beautiful eelgrass meadow. When boating through this area, remember to go slowly and keep your motor trimmed up, so the eelgrass is not disturbed.

The entrance to Hay Harbor is home to a beautiful eelgrass meadow. When boating through this area, remember to go slowly and keep your motor trimmed up, so the eelgrass is not disturbed.

This stretch of Fishers Island coastline near Flat Hammock is a critical eelgrass habitat. If you are boating nearshore, make sure you are using seagrass-safe boating techniques.

This stretch of Fishers Island coastline near Flat Hammock is a critical eelgrass habitat. If you are boating nearshore, make sure you are using seagrass-safe boating techniques.

South Beach is a consistent home to stunning eelgrass beds. As the name suggests, it is located on the southernmost beach on Fishers Island. Boaters in this area can see the eelgrass from their boats. Check to see if you are in seagrass before anchor

South Beach is a consistent home to stunning eelgrass beds. As the name suggests, it is located on the southernmost beach on Fishers Island. Boaters in this area can see the eelgrass from their boats. Check to see if you are in seagrass before anchoring.

The entrance to West Harbor is lined with eelgrass. Go slowly, trim up your motor, and refrain from anchoring in areas where you can see the eelgrass.

The entrance to West Harbor is lined with eelgrass. Go slowly, trim up your motor, and refrain from anchoring in areas where you can see the eelgrass.