⚓ Seymour Lake — Haunted Island

📍 44.38413°N, 77.83667°W ⬇ Depth: 3.4+ m 11–15 ft ⚓ Mud/rock Bottom ◆ Lake anchorage with moderate protection. Thickly wooded shores provide wind break. ✓ Overnight OK
Depth 3.4+ m 11–15 ft
Bottom Mud/rock
Holding Good
Scenic ★★★★☆
Mile Near red T302
⚓ Navigation Disclaimer: The pin shown on this page marks the general location of this anchorage for reference only. It does not indicate a recommended anchoring position or safe water. The skipper is solely responsible for selecting an appropriate spot to anchor based on current, accurate nautical charts and on-the-water conditions. Always consult up-to-date CHS charts and Notices to Mariners before making anchoring decisions.
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Overview — Seymour Lake — Haunted Island

A pleasant lake anchorage on Seymour Lake near Haunted Island, accessible after transiting the Healey Falls flight locks (Locks 15-17). Depart south from red T302 or Hardy Island and anchor in approximately 11 feet.

GPS Coordinates44.38413°N, 77.83667°W PC Verified
Water BodySeymour Lake
RegionTrent River
Mile MarkerNear red T302 (from Veterans Skyway Bridge)
Depth Range 3.4+ m 11–15 ft — TSWIDB
Bottom Type Mud/rock
Holding QualityGood
Nearest Lock Lock 17 — Healey Falls Flight Upper  (~2 km downstream)
Overnight✓ Overnight OK
Overnight Notes: Good option after transiting the Healey Falls flight locks.
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Wind Protection Assessment

Lake anchorage with moderate protection. Thickly wooded shores provide wind break.

Current: None
Wake exposure: Mild
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Approach & Access

Dinghy Access✗ No
Pet Friendly No votes yet
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Practical Information

🔴 Mooring Balls: No ⛴ Free Dock: Yes
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Dock notes: Lock 15-17 tie-up walls available

Scenic notes: Thickly wooded shores. Healey Falls — the Trent's biggest dam — is nearby and a favourite spot for photographers.

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Waterway Context & Nearby Locks

Seymour Lake sits above the Healey Falls flight locks, in pastoral country with thickly wooded stretches.

LockNameDirectionDistanceLift
#15 Healey FallsDownstream~2 km 6.7 m22 ft
#18 HastingsUpstream~15 km 2.7 m9 ft
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Location Map

⚓ GPS: 44.38413°N, 77.83667°W  ✓ Verified  ·  Get Directions ↗  ·  Street View ↗  ·  For navigation use CHS Chart — this map is reference only.
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🧤 Captain’s Anchorage Notes

Good overnight stop after the Healey Falls flight locks. Even if you don't anchor, tie up at the falls to see the Trent's biggest dam. The walk to the viewing point is short from the west wall above the lock.

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🌄 Live Weather

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