Location: About 22 miles west of Northern Harbour on the west rack; turn south about 1 mile past Ash Rapids turnoff through Ogema Bay

Description: This is an interesting weekend alternative to the usual south or southeast travel on the lake. Cul de Sac Lake is a small pretty lake with unusually clear deep water said to contain trout by local fishermen. It has high rocky fairly open shoreline which provides good hiking. A small beach is present in the bay on the east side.

Shore Mooring: Because of the deep water and steep drop-offs shore mooring is almost a necessity. Good shelter is available from the north, east and south, in the bay on the east side, with plenty of water depth off the beach. The small bay to the north of the channel provides space for several boats to tuck in. (Beware deep water and anchor snagging rocks). The point of land at the entrance to the channel provides good camping and campfires with evidence of plenty of past use.

Hazards: Hazards are well marked in Cul de Sac Lake and Ogema Bay. Stay to the north shore in Ogema Bay and use the east side of the island in the narrow channel. The chart shows shallow water in the channel but Cybele draws 4 feet and had no problems even during 1987’s low water. A fishing friend assures me that there is 8 feet plus of water.

Location: About 22 miles west of Northern Harbour on the west rack; turn south about 1 mile past Ash Rapids turnoff through Ogema Bay

Description: This is an interesting weekend alternative to the usual south or southeast travel on the lake. Cul de Sac Lake is a small pretty lake with unusually clear deep water said to contain trout by local fishermen. It has high rocky fairly open shoreline which provides good hiking. A small beach is present in the bay on the east side.

Shore Mooring: Because of the deep water and steep drop-offs shore mooring is almost a necessity. Good shelter is available from the north, east and south, in the bay on the east side, with plenty of water depth off the beach. The small bay to the north of the channel provides space for several boats to tuck in. (Beware deep water and anchor snagging rocks). The point of land at the entrance to the channel provides good camping and campfires with evidence of plenty of past use.

Hazards: Hazards are well marked in Cul de Sac Lake and Ogema Bay. Stay to the north shore in Ogema Bay and use the east side of the island in the narrow channel. The chart shows shallow water in the channel but Cybele draws 4 feet and had no problems even during 1987’s low water. A fishing friend assures me that there is 8 feet plus of water.

Location: About 20 miles south of Northern Harbour, approximately 2 miles south of Yellow Girl Point (SE corner of 6212; NW corner of 6213). The anchorage is about 1 mile SE of Martin Island.

Description: The bay facing east showing a five foot mark provides the best protection and shore mooring. Some boats have anchored out in the long bay directly east, however there have been reports of anchors dragging.

Shore Mooring: The best shore mooring is a rocky spot along the north shore of the bay marked with a 5 foot spot. Shore mooring is also possible in the long bay east as well as the small bay north (25 feet).

Hazards: The 5 foot shoal is really 5 feet apart! Aries discovered this during LOWISA 21. The 2 foot in the north bay is quite obvious.

Location: About 20 miles south of Northern Harbour, approximately 2 miles south of Yellow Girl Point (SE corner of 6212; NW corner of 6213). The anchorage is about 1 mile SE of Martin Island.

Description: The bay facing east showing a five foot mark provides the best protection and shore mooring. Some boats have anchored out in the long bay directly east, however there have been reports of anchors dragging.

Shore Mooring: The best shore mooring is a rocky spot along the north shore of the bay marked with a 5 foot spot. Shore mooring is also possible in the long bay east as well as the small bay north (25 feet).

Hazards: The 5 foot shoal is really 5 feet apart! Aries discovered this during LOWISA 21. The 2 foot in the north bay is quite obvious.

Location: About 20 miles south of Northern Harbour, approximately 2 miles south of Yellow Girl Point (SE corner of 6212; NW corner of 6213). The anchorage is about 1 mile SE of Martin Island.

Description: The bay facing east showing a five foot mark provides the best protection and shore mooring. Some boats have anchored out in the long bay directly east, however there have been reports of anchors dragging.

Shore Mooring: The best shore mooring is a rocky spot along the north shore of the bay marked with a 5 foot spot. Shore mooring is also possible in the long bay east as well as the small bay north (25 feet).

Hazards: The 5 foot shoal is really 5 feet apart! Aries discovered this during LOWISA 21. The 2 foot in the north bay is quite obvious.

Location: In the SE area of Sabaskong Bay, about 5 miles west of Nester Falls.

Description: Just north of the east end of Splitrock Narrows, there is a triangular bay with a small “bite” out of the south side. This little “baylet” is just barely big enough for a boat to swing at anchor. The high rolling hills along the south side of the larger bay are excellent for hiking. Shelter is best from the west and south, acceptable from the north, and not very good from east winds.

Shore Mooring: Access is possible from a couple of places on the NW side of the small bay.

Other Comments: There are two other bays, on the north shore of Wolf Island, which offer excellent shelter in all directions except east and which look like good area for hiking. If anyone lands at either of these spots, please pass along any positive or negative comments.

Location: In the SE area of Sabaskong Bay, about 5 miles west of Nester Falls.

Description: Just north of the east end of Splitrock Narrows, there is a triangular bay with a small “bite” out of the south side. This little “baylet” is just barely big enough for a boat to swing at anchor. The high rolling hills along the south side of the larger bay are excellent for hiking. Shelter is best from the west and south, acceptable from the north, and not very good from east winds.

Shore Mooring: Access is possible from a couple of places on the NW side of the small bay.

Other Comments: There are two other bays, on the north shore of Wolf Island, which offer excellent shelter in all directions except east and which look like good area for hiking. If anyone lands at either of these spots, please pass along any positive or negative comments.

Location: Paradise Point trailer court is located at the north end of Snake Bay, with entrance from Whitefish Bay about two miles NE of Timber Island.

Description: This is the “ice stop” for sailors cruising in the southern part of Whitefish Bay who do not want to make the day-long trip into Sioux Narrows. You can tie up at the docks (carefully). The owners prefer that you do not anchor off the beach because of the danger of snagging their water supply line. In addition to block and cube ice, the store carries all basic supplies (milk, eggs, bread, ice cream, and lots more). No fresh vegetables are available. In an emergency, you could get transport from here to Sioux Narrows or Kenora.

Other Comments: In approaching Snake Bay from Whitefish Bay, you must pass under some high tension wires. There are warning lines below the wires, but they are on the Snake Bay side. However, if you keep to the north or south of the wire, avoiding the sag in the middle, you’ll have plenty of room, wind vane and all.

Location: Just SE of the Three Sisters, in the middle of Whitefish Bay; about 10 miles S of Whitefish Narrows.

Description: This is a good sized sheltered bay enclosed by rocky ridges (great view!) on the east and south, and lower shoreline with open woods on the north and east. Shelter is good in all winds except SW. In strong SW winds, the high cliffs seem to funnel winds around in the south corner, making a position there very uncomfortable. If caught in these conditions, anchoring in the centre of the bay seems to be the best solution. The shore mooring spot (see below) is untenable in SW winds.

Shore Mooring: The shore is accessible along the middle of the north side. There is a private cottage on the west shore, and while the owners don’t seem to mind visitors on the island, please be sure to respect their property and their quiet, so that sailors will continue to be accepted here.

Hazards: There is a 1 foot shoal just south of the entrance (see chart) which is usually marked with a bleach bottle. There is also a report of a shoal extending out from the western shore of the bay about halfway along.

Nearby Attractions: A mile or so directly north of “Big Bird” there is a very good rock painting site, with many figures including what appears to be the outline of a fort and a boat with a square sail.

Location: About 2.5 miles SE of Ropes, off the NW corner of Cliff Island.

Description: This is a large bay, open to the east, with fairly high but not steep shoreline. The shelter is quite good in all directions except NE.

Shore Mooring: “Little One” has moored “under the Eagle’s Nest” and reports that this is an acceptable though not terrific spot. Other places in both north and south bays looked like good possibilities – please explore and report.

Other Comments: There was quite a bit of mining activity on Deadbroke at one time – not particularly successful if the name is any indication. Ambitious explorers who are willing to push inland about 50 feet from shore will find a track (wide enough for a vehicle), that goes most of the way around the island, which makes hiking very easy. Just NW of Deadbroke there is another small island which offers a sheltered anchorage. Greg Pilot has used this bay, and he recommends it.