Another good anchorage that can be used while exploring Laredo Inlet in the beautiful Princess Royal Island. This bay is on the western side of the inlet towards the northern end. The other anchorages we have explored and can recommend, Alston Cove and Fifer Cove, are on the eastern shore.
The entry was quite nice, we entered on the south side, then wove in between the islands to the north side, following the deepest water on the chart. We suspect the entry along the northern shore is also usable, but have not tried this route. Inside we found a scenic bay surrounded in solitude. In this untouched land it was easy to imagine we were the first to ever explore the area.
Anchoring is simple, we dropped the hook in 40ft of water right in the middle of the bay. There was a very gentle slope once well behind the islands. With no current and excellent shelter there was little worry of any shifting in the night.
We found rather little when exploring up the river here, little wildlife to be seen, perhaps we were too late in the season for the salmon run. We did not drop crab pots, but crabbing is reported to be good here.
