- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, E, SW, S
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off Beaver Island, the largest island in Lake Michigan, lying in the open lake well north-west of Charlevoix, on a sand bottom.
- Water
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Holding on sand calls for a well set anchor and a check of the swing in fresh weather. The anchorage is sheltered from north through east round to the southerly quarter and open to the south. Charlevoix Marina lies 28 miles to the south-east, the nearest mainland refuge.
Ashore
The island village of St James sits at its northern end, served by the car ferry from Charlevoix and grouped around a harbour where provisions, fuel and water are available. The Beaver Island Harbor lighthouse stands at the harbour entrance.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 45.74615, -85.51311 (45°44.77'N 85°30.79'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water, Pontoon, Beach
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Beaver Island Bay lies at 45°44.77'N 85°30.79'W, that is 45.74615, -85.51311 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Beaver Island Bay sheltered from?
Beaver Island Bay is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south winds.
Can you anchor at Beaver Island Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Beaver Island Bay.
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