Eastchester Bay facts for kids
Eastchester Bay is a body of water located in New York City, New York. It sits between City Island and the mainland Bronx. Even though it's called a bay, it's actually more like a channel. This is because it connects to bigger waters at both ends.
At its northern end, a narrow channel links it to Pelham Bay. Pelham Bay then opens up to the large Long Island Sound. The Hutchinson River also flows into Eastchester Bay in the north. Further south, Eastchester Bay connects to the East River, Little Neck Bay, and Long Island Sound. This bay is very important for fish. The National Marine Fisheries Service calls it an "Essential Fish Habitat." This means it's a vital place for fish to live, grow, and reproduce.
Boating and Water Traffic
Eastchester Bay is a busy place for boats. Many yacht clubs and marinas are located along its shores. This means lots of people enjoy boating here for fun. On summer weekends and Wednesday evenings, the water gets especially busy. This is when many clubs hold sailboat races.
The bay also sees a lot of commercial boats. It connects to a main shipping route into New York from Long Island Sound. This route is used by large cargo ships and fast ferries. Fishing boats and barges also travel through the bay. Barges are flat-bottomed boats that carry goods. They can only travel through Eastchester Bay at high tide. This happens for just a few hours each day. Sometimes, you might even see a seaplane landing or taking off from Evers Seaplane Base.
