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Margaret Island - Rice Lake

Location: Trent-Severn Waterway
Mile Marker: 58.7
Lat / Lon: N 44° 14.629' / W 078° 04.872'
Depth: 7 to 14 feet
Description:
Anchor based on existing and predicted winds.

Holding:

5.00

Good, Weedy

Wind Protection:

4.50

Open and Exposed to Northwest

Current Flow:

1.00

Wake Protection:

3.00

Open and Exposed to Northwest

Scenic Beauty:

4.50

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.00

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

5.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Margaret Island - Rice Lake

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jul 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Stayed here for one night on the east side of the Margaret Island to get protection from a WSW wind. Good holding in mud in 6-7', quiet. Lots of weeds when leaving but mud came off easily. Wouldn't hesitate to use again, depending on wind direction.

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Review for Margaret Island - Rice Lake

Reviewed by: Jayne Gorham, BellaGatto, on Jul 20, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

2

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

This was a protected anchorage from the prevailing winds with very nice scenery. We travel with a dog and were able to land the dog, but not very easily. Outside of the navigation channel there are heavy weeds which fouled our propellers and anchor chain. More of a nuisance than anything else, but we would only anchor here again in an emergency situation. ATT cellphone coverage was good.

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