Talbot River offers a finger of 9+ foot depths after red S364, with a surprisingly deep mini-bay of 18 feet midway between red S364 and green S363. Good option before or after the Lake Simcoe crossing.
| GPS Coordinates | 44.53242°N, 79.07469°W PC Verified |
| Water Body | Talbot River |
| Region | Simcoe |
| Mile Marker | Near red S364 (from Veterans Skyway Bridge) |
| Depth Range | 2.7–5.5 m 9–18 ft — TSWIDB |
| Bottom Type | Mud/silt |
| Holding Quality | Good |
| Nearest Lock | Lock 37 — Bolsover (Adjacent) |
| Overnight | ✓ Overnight OK |
Narrow river anchorage with fair protection from prevailing winds. Tree-lined banks provide wind break but limited swing room. The 18-foot mini-bay midway offers better protection than the main channel.
| Dinghy Access | ✗ No |
| Pet Friendly | No votes yet |
Talbot River connects the Kirkfield area to Lake Simcoe.
| Lock | Name | Direction | Distance | Lift |
| #37 | Bolsover | Adjacent | ~1 km | 2.4 m8 ft |
The GPS pin is placed in the marker S363 area as noted in the anchorage description. There is also an area closer to S363 itself worth exploring on the charts — a deeper mini-bay that stands out on closer inspection. Both spots are in a nice setting on the Talbot River. That said, I have never seen a vessel anchored at either of these locations despite passing through the area. Worth knowing before you commit to the detour, but the river itself is pleasant.
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