It is located 1 mile (1.6 km) from Government Dock, George Town, across the harbor.

The long narrow island protects George Town from ocean waves, creating a natural harbor.

The glass top portion is missing, but the concrete pillar is visible for miles.

The central part of Stocking Island features an inlet known as Hurricane Hole where sailboats anchor for protection during storms, and which features a blue hole.

Opposite Hurricane Hole is a sandbar beach called the Spit where a Bahamian business has built a popular bar/restaurant accessible only by boat known as Chat and Chill.