- Shelter
- NW, NE, W, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand, algae, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Enclosed anchorage on Pentwater Lake at Pentwater, off the Lake Michigan shore.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Reached from Lake Michigan through the Pentwater channel and across Pentwater Lake. The bayou holds about 30 feet of water close to the shore, which makes for wide swinging room. The bottom is sand, mud and weed, so set the anchor well.
Practical
An anchorage with no facilities, used to lie off the village and the city docks. Snug Harbor Marina is 0.4 miles to the north-east and Pentwater Municipal Marina, which takes boats up to 45 feet, 0.5 miles to the north. The village shops sit a short tender ride away.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.76954, -86.43625 (43°46.17'N 86°26.17'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand, algae, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Little Bayou lies at 43°46.17'N 86°26.17'W, that is 43.76954, -86.43625 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Little Bayou sheltered from?
Little Bayou is sheltered from north-west, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Little Bayou?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Little Bayou.
How do boaters rate Little Bayou?
Little Bayou is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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