Stepnica Bay
Zatoka Stepnica · Stepnica harbour
53°36.7'N 14°35.9'E
Depth
1.5–3m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
65m
Holding
Excellent
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
65m
65m radius in completely enclosed shallow harbour 1.5–3m. Very soft mud — allow extra time for anchor to set. Draught limit approximately 1.5m.
About This Anchorage
Stepnica is a small village on the southern shore of the Szczecin Lagoon — a peaceful, unhurried destination away from the main tourist routes. The small harbour serves local fishing boats and a modest number of visiting yachts. The surroundings are farmland and forest with good walking and cycling routes. The lagoon from this southern shore has a different character — flat, reed-edged, and intensely rural. The very low salinity (~2‰) of the lagoon water means an almost freshwater environment with corresponding birdlife — pike perch and bream instead of cod, freshwater birds instead of seabirds. An authentic slice of Polish rural life on the lagoon.
Protected From
N · NW · NE · W · E · S
Exposed To
None (fully sheltered)
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Small harbour fees — contact harbour master
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Shallow harbour — draught limit approximately 1.5m; soft mud bottom may require patience when setting anchor.
Hazards
- !Very shallow — draught limit approximately 1.5m
- !Very soft mud — anchor may take time to set properly
- !Limited facilities — plan provisioning at Szczecin or Świnoujście
- !Lagoon water level fluctuations affect available depth
Skipper's Tips
- →Perfect peaceful stop — one of the quietest anchorages on the lagoon
- →Good fishing in the lagoon — pike perch and bream
- →Birdwatching excellent in the reed beds along the south shore
- →Combine with a visit to Szczecin (30nm SE by water or road)
Facilities
Small local café/bar in Stepnica village. Limited seasonal services.
Nearest provisions: Szczecin (30nm)
Best Months & Season
Jun, Jul, Aug
June–August. Very quiet off-season. Shallow draught vessels recommended.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
Set Your Anchor Alarm to 65m
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