Finest Boating destination In Michigan
Leelanau County boat launch locations
Boating and Fishing are two of the most popular pastimes in Leelanau County during the summer months for all ages. In fact My grandfather had a stocked trout pond and it was truly what got me so into the love of fishing and that one fish that you try and try for years to catch.
Below are the access sites on Lake Michigan, Lake Leelanau, Glen Lake and Cedar Lake. This list includes Michigan DNR access sites, full service public marinas, township boat launches and village boat launches. Enjoy my fellow fisherman.
Lake Michigan
1. Elmwood Township Marina - 44° 47' 17" N 85° 38' 00" W
Transient Slips available most of the season and 118 Seasonal Slips
Phone: (231) 946-5463
Operating Dates: April 15 to October 31
Off-Season Phone: (231) 946-0921
Amenities include: water, electricity (30 & 50 amp), restrooms, showers, pump out, ice, boat launch, long-term parking, day-use dockage, playground/picnic area and grills/picnic tables. Radio Channel -16
2. Suttons Bay Marina - 44° 58' 32" N 85° 38' 43" W
Phone: (231) 271-6703
Harbor Master on duty: 5/15 -10/15
Hours: 8am - 8pm
Off-Season Phone: (231) 271-3051
Radio Channel: 9
3. Northport - G. Marsten Dame Marina - 45° 07' 48" N 85° 36' 38" W
Total Slips: 100
Seasonal Slips: 33
Transient Slips: 67
Phone: (231) 386-5411
Harbormaster on duty: 5/15 - 10/31
Hours: 7 am. - 9 pm.
Off Season phone: (231) 386-5182
Radio Channel: 16
4. Leland Township Marina - 45° 01' 26" N 85° 45' 51" W
45 Transient Slips and 1 Commercial Slip
Phone: (231) 256-9132 or (231) 256-9132
Fax: (231) 256-2672
E-mail: lelandharbor@chartermi.net
Open Dates: May 1 to October 31
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Off-Season Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Off-Season Phone: (231) 256-7546
Radio Channel: 9, 16, 68
Amenities: water, electricity (30- and 50-amp service), restrooms, showers, gasoline, diesel, pump-out, ice, boat launch, public phone, dog run, playground/park, picnic tables/grill and rental car. Right next to historic Fishtown with dry good available within two blocks.
5. Glen Arbor Boat Ramp – On Lake Michigan at the end of Manitou Boulevard
6. Vic Steimel Park – on Nangosa Trail in Suttons Bay
7. North Park – East of M-22 and M-204 intersection on Grand Traverse Bay near Suttons Bay
8. Lake Michigan Beach Park – Lake Michigan Drive in Empire
South Manitou Island also has a marina that serves as a harbor of refuge. The phone number is 231.236.5134.
Lake Leelanau
1. South Lake Leelanau, east side – West end of Bingham Road in Bingham Township
2. South Lake Leelanau, south side – Fouch Road in Solon Township
3. Centerville Township Park & Boat Launch – End of Hohnke Road (CR 620)
4. Bartholomew Park – Pearl Street in Leland
5. John G. Suelzer East Leland Memorial Park – CR 641 East Leland
6. River Street DNR Boat Launch – Leland
7. St. Mary’s Street Boat Launch & Dock – Lake Leelanau
8. Schneider’s Beach – End of Popp Road at Lake Leelanau
9. Solon Park – CR 643 on Lake Leelanau
10. East Meinrad Street Boat Launch – Lake Leelanau
Glen Lake
1. Day Forest Road and M-22 in Glen Arbor Township
Cedar Lake
1. Cedar Lake Boat Launch off of Cherry Bend Road in Elmwood Township
Leland River
1. Leland River Boat Launch – in Leland
South Bar Lake
1. Lake Michigan Beach Park – Lake Michigan Drive in Empire
For a complete listing of boat access sites from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, click here.
