Port

Silver Bay Marina

3.5Silver Bay, United States
VHF channel
16

Harbour-of-refuge marina of around 108 berths on Lake Superior's North Shore, about 55 miles by water north-east of Duluth, Minnesota.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Set in a seven-acre safe-harbour basin off U.S. Highway 61. Basin depth runs from 8 feet to over 30 feet. Two launch ramps with a 5-foot minimum depth at the ramp ends. VHF channel 16 for harbour calls.

Practical

About 108 berths for vessels up to 100 feet, split between seasonal and transient. Fresh water and 110 and 240 volt shore power at the berths, dock boxes, pumpout, Valvtect petrol and diesel. Heads, showers, laundry and a limited ship's store. Owned by the Minnesota DNR and run by the City of Silver Bay.

History

Silver Bay Marina opened in August 1999 as the first marina on the North Shore of Lake Superior, part of the state's small-craft harbour system built to give boaters shelter along an exposed coast.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
47.27137, -91.27471 (47°16.28'N 91°16.48'W)
Town
Silver Bay
Country
United States
VHF channel
16
Boaters' rating
3.5/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Silver Bay Marina lies at 47°16.28'N 91°16.48'W, that is 47.27137, -91.27471 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 16 before entering.

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Frequently asked questions

Which VHF channel for Silver Bay Marina?

Silver Bay Marina answers on VHF channel 16.

How do boaters rate Silver Bay Marina?

Silver Bay Marina is rated 3.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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