Anchorage

North Island

United StatesGreat Lakes
Shelter
NE, E, SW, S, SE
Seabed
sand, mud
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage off North Island on the eastern shore of Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron, Michigan, on sand and mud.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Water around North Island is shallow and rocky, so keep your distance and sound your way in. Holding is on sand and mud. The spot is open to the north and west; protection comes only from winds with an easterly or southerly component.

Practical

No facilities at the anchorage. Bayshore Marina lies 3.1 miles SE with launch ramps, water and shore power. Beadle Bay Marina at Caseville is 3.1 miles NE with fuel, pump-out and showers.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
43.88290, -83.41845 (43°52.97'N 83°25.11'W)
Country
United States
Shelter
Sheltered from north-east, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
Seabed
sand, mud
Anchoring
Allowed
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

North Island lies at 43°52.97'N 83°25.11'W, that is 43.88290, -83.41845 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is North Island sheltered from?

North Island is sheltered from north-east, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at North Island?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at North Island.

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