Buckhorn Lake offers multiple anchoring bays east of Lock 31. Key areas include Kawartha Hideaway near Sugar Bush Island, the Scollard and Boyd Island areas, south end near Emerald Isle, and O'Reilly Bay.
The lake is shallower than other Kawarthas with 8+ feet in the main areas. Expect weed beards on your anchor — this is standard for Buckhorn.
| GPS Coordinates | 44.52284°N, 78.36414°W PC Verified |
| Water Body | Buckhorn Lake |
| Region | Kawarthas |
| Mile Marker | MM 121-130 (from Veterans Skyway Bridge) |
| Depth Range | 2.4+ m 8+ ft — TSWIDB |
| Holding Quality | Good |
| Nearest Lock | Lock 31 — Buckhorn (~3 km) |
| Overnight | ✓ Overnight OK |
Multiple bay options: Kawartha Hideaway/Sugar Bush Island, Scollard/Boyd Island, south end Emerald Isle, O'Reilly Bay. Shallower than other Kawartha Lakes. Prone to weed beards.
| Dinghy Access | ✗ No |
| Pet Friendly | No votes yet |
Nearest provisioning: Buckhorn — complete array of stores and services within walking distance of Lock 31
Buckhorn is the halfway point on the TSW and the lock walls fill fast. The east shore bays (Mile 122 area) are your overflow options. Shallower water and persistent weeds are the tradeoffs for a quiet night. Buckhorn itself has everything you need within walking distance.
Shallower than other Kawartha Lakes. Prone to weed beards. Gannon Narrows passage is narrow and unmarked — local knowledge recommended.
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