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Macatawa Bay

Location: Lake Michigan - SE
Mile Marker: Lake Macatawa
Lat / Lon: N 42° 46.200' / W 086° 12.220'
Depth: 15-17 ft.

Holding:

5.00

Good, Sand

Wind Protection:

4.00

Exposed NE

Current Flow:

3.00

Wake Protection:

4.00

Exposed NE

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Ease of Shopping:

2.00

Shore Access:

4.00

Cell Service:

3.00

Review for Macatawa Bay

Reviewed by: Dan Hendon, Arcadia, on Aug 8, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

4

Cell Service:

3

This is the go to anchorage for locals and visitors when Lake Michigan is too rough for anchoring out. Easy to set the anchor 13'-20' of water. In the 'No Wake' Zone leading to the channel out to Lake Michigan. Wakes are minimal as this area is patrolled on busy days. Dinghy docks on both north and south shores but it's a long way to Holland proper. A few places to eat on both sides. On a weekend, you'll have lots of company.

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