Lake Manistee

• Location: Manistee River
• Lat / Lon: N 44° 15.438' / W 086° 18.945'
• Depth: 18
• Description:

  Between SS City of Milwaukee and boat ramp.

  Darlin’ Lea anchored here 8/25-26/23 just South of the S S City of Milwaukee and North of the boat ramp. This is a good anchorage in North, West and South wind, 20 feet with good holding. Our 22kg Vulcan hooked right up and held through some 20 it winds. Be advised there is a LOT of fishing traffic. They will go by until 10 pm and they start again at 4 am and they DO NOT care about their wake. Some do not turn on running lights. I Got up at 4 am both mornings to post a watch with a horn and spot light in case a boat came too close. I did have to warn a pontoon boat that came within ~50 feet. There are many boats that drift fish in the channel that help to slow the big boats. After the channel clears, early in the morning and late at night, be prepared… 

  DISCLAIMER: Before committing to an anchorage, you should confirm that the location is not governed by a regulation that may conflict with your plans. An increasing number of states and municipalities are enacting laws that define where and how long you may anchor.