Indian Island sits in the Bay of Quinte approximately 1.6 km northeast of the east entrance to the Murray Canal. This is a logical overnight stop for boats entering the Trent-Severn Waterway from Lake Ontario before proceeding to Lock 1 at Trenton, roughly 12 km northeast via the canal. The island is small and wooded with approximately 7 ft of depth in the anchorage area. A submerged power cable crosses from the mainland in an ESE direction to the island — anchor well clear of this cable. Indian Island Bank lies to the east of the island with a least depth of 1 ft, so approach from the west or south and give the eastern side a wide berth.
| GPS Coordinates | 44.0747°N, 77.5659°W ⚠ Unverified |
| Water Body | Bay of Quinte — Indian Island |
| Region | Trent River |
| Depth Range | 2.1+ m 7+ ft — Waterway Guide |
| Holding Quality | Good |
| Nearest Lock | Lock 1 — Trenton (~5 km south) |
| Overnight | ⚠ Conditional |
The island provides a lee depending on wind direction. Choose which side to anchor on based on conditions. The Bay of Quinte is a large body of water with significant fetch from most directions, so the island itself is your primary windbreak.
| Dinghy Access | ✗ No |
| Shore Access | Indian Island is a small wooded island with no services or facilities. Landing a dinghy is possible but there is nothing ashore. |
| Pet Friendly | No votes yet |
Nearest provisioning: Trenton is approximately 12 km northeast via the Murray Canal and offers full provisioning including grocery stores, fuel, and marine services near the town dock and Lock 1.
Scenic notes: A small wooded island in the open Bay of Quinte. Pleasant but unremarkable. Views across the bay to Prince Edward County shoreline. The Murray Canal entrance is visible to the southwest.
Indian Island is at the southeastern gateway to the Trent-Severn Waterway. Lock 1 at Trenton is approximately 12 km northeast via the Murray Canal and lifts 1.5 m (5 ft). The Bay of Quinte is wide and generally deep with good holding, making this a comfortable staging area before entering the canal system.
| Lock | Name | Direction | Distance | Lift |
| #1 | Trenton | Upstream | ~5 km | 5.5 m18 ft |
Approach from the west or south side of the island only. Indian Island Bank to the east shoals to 1 ft and is not always obvious in calm conditions. The submerged power cable running ESE from the mainland to the island means you should not anchor in that corridor. Set your hook in 7 ft on the protected side of the island based on prevailing wind direction. This anchorage works best as a one-night stop before transiting the Murray Canal to Trenton and Lock 1.
Submerged power cable crosses from the mainland ESE to Indian Island — do not anchor in this corridor. Indian Island Bank to the east has a least depth of 1 ft and extends well out from the island. Approach from the west or south only.
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