⚓ Little Lake — Peterborough (Centennial Fountain)

📍 44.295°N, 78.313°W ⬇ Depth: 2.1+ m 7–10 ft ⚓ Soft mud Bottom ◆ Open lake anchorage with limited protection. Little Lake is shallow and exposed to wind from multiple directions. Moderate wake from recreational traffic on summer weekends. Best as a daytime photo stop rather than overnight. ⚠ Conditional

Depth 2.1+ m 7–10 ft

Bottom Soft mud

Holding Good

Nearest Lock #20 Ashburnham

Scenic ★★★★☆

Mile MM 89

⚓ 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 — Little Lake — Peterborough (Centennial Fountain)

Take the alternate route west into Little Lake for a unique photo opportunity — anchor near the 250-foot Centennial Fountain geyser. Watch the depth at marker CL3 which marks the edge of a shallow area. Spectacular rainbow over your boat if you catch the spray and sunlight just right.

GPS Coordinates	44.295°N, 78.313°W ⚠ Unverified
Water Body	Little Lake / Otonabee River
Region	Kawarthas
Mile Marker	MM 89 (from Veterans Skyway Bridge)
Depth Range	2.1+ m 7–10 ft
Bottom Type	Soft mud
Holding Quality	Good
Nearest Lock	Lock 20 — Ashburnham (~1 km)
Overnight	⚠ Conditional

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Wind Protection Assessment

Open lake anchorage with limited protection. Little Lake is shallow and exposed to wind from multiple directions. Moderate wake from recreational traffic on summer weekends. Best as a daytime photo stop rather than overnight.

Current: None

Wake exposure: Moderate

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Practical Information

🔴 Mooring Balls: No ⛴ Free Dock: No

Nearest provisioning: Peterborough — largest town on the TSW (pop. 65,000). Full provisioning, Boater's World marine store.

Scenic notes: Anchor near the 250-ft Centennial Fountain geyser for spectacular photos. Rainbow over your boat if you catch the spray right.

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Waterway Context & Nearby Locks

Little Lake is a side trip in the heart of Peterborough.

Lock	Name	Direction	Distance	Lift
#19	Scotts Mills	South	~1 km	2.4 m8 ft
#20	Ashburnham	North	~1 km	1.5 m5 ft
#21	Peterborough Lift Lock	North	~2 km	19.8 m65 ft

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Location Map

⚓ GPS: 44.295°N, 78.313°W ⚠ Approximate · Get Directions ↗ · Street View ↗ · For navigation use CHS Chart — this map is reference only.

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⚠️ Hazards & Warnings

Watch depth sounder at green CL3 — marks edge of 3-foot shoal around the Centennial Fountain.

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📷 Photo Gallery

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🌄 Live Weather

📍 Centered on: 44.295°N, 78.313°W · 🌎 Default layer: Wind (ECMWF) · Toggle temperature & radar via layer selector · Zoom level: 11
Weather data for planning purposes only. Always check Environment and Climate Change Canada ↗ for official marine forecasts.

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