Whiskey island was purchased by our ancestor Edwin Cambell in 1927 for $1 as a place to hunt ducks- It is still often used even today by locals. Rumors are that it was used as a smuggling stop in the era of prohibition. The 3/4 acre island is located 5 miles from Alexandria Bay, is not inhabited and bears no structure, although it once had a single room hunting lodge- this was burned down in the late 1970s, and only the old oven remains. It is now owned by Edwin Cambell's daughter's estate, that we manage. It is geologically interesting as an ice polished granite projection, which still bears many glacial ice scars and gouges. It is a favorite birding spot all year round, and we have seen osprey nests on the big tree in some years. It is surrounded by shoals and good popular fishng spots, but the one shoal you have to be careful of is on the ESE side, which can be as shallow as 2-3 feet- we have dinged the propoeller more than once. Its a great place to view the St Lawrence and big boat traffic from a distance.
This is a perfect opportunity for CITO, as many have left their broken glass and trash and junk on the island. we appreciate anything you can do, no matter how small. While nature has taken its course and its now often overgrown June to September, human detrius is always visible. .
Difficulty of the find is increased since you must use a boat, and there is no natural harbor or docking spot, and anchoring is usually the best bet, followed by a swim or a raft/canoe if you have one -take shoes due to the broken glass and dont forget the waterproof bag for that GPS or phone!!!. Its also a great place to snorkel around in the summer! The river flow is slow but obvious, so think about wind, weather and flow as you choose your anchor spot.....