- Ziegler's Cove
Ziegler's Cove is a sheltered haven located on the
Long Island Sound shore ofDarien, Connecticut . It's coordinates are coord|41.05112|N|73.47128|W|display=inline,title The cove is protected to the south byHay Island , to the west by Coon Point and Long Neck Point and Great Island to the north. There are also two islands within the cove, Neds Island and smaller Pine Island. The shoreline of the cove is a mixture of steep granite bluffs, marsh, and coarse sand beaches. The shoreline is privately owned. There is no public access to the shore.Recreation
The cove is a popular boating destination during the
Summer andAutumn months. The scenic shoreline and deep water anchorage attract yachts fromFairfield County, Connecticut andLong Island . Maximum depth at mean low water is approximately 10 feet. Mean tidal range is approximately 7 feet. The town of Darien provides permanent and visitormoorings . It's unpolluted waters are suitable for swimming and fishing.Commercial
The seabed is designated private
oyster ground. Moorings are allowed only with the permission of the owners. Areas of the cove are used for commercial oyster seed production. This comprises a land based nursery and floating structures.
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