Mouillage

North point

United StatesGreat Lakes
Shelter
NW, N, NE
Seabed
mud
Anchoring
Allowed

Open anchorage off North Point near Manistee on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, mud bottom.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from Lake Michigan with no charted obstructions in deep water. The Manistee harbour entrance lies to the south, marked by three breakwater piers and a north pierhead lighthouse. Hold well clear of the channel, as 600 ft self-unloading freighters work it from spring through early January.

Practical

A pure anchorage with no facilities. Holding is good in mud. Pier 31 Marina lies 6.7 miles to the south-west and Seng's Marina, on Manistee Lake, 7.5 miles to the south, both reached through the Manistee River channel.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
44.36571, -86.24909 (44°21.94'N 86°14.95'W)
Country
United States
Shelter
Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east winds
Seabed
mud
Anchoring
Allowed
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

North point lies at 44°21.94'N 86°14.95'W, that is 44.36571, -86.24909 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is North point sheltered from?

North point is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east winds.

Can you anchor at North point?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at North point.

Pier 31

Manistee, United States

Port6.7 NM

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