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Pentwater

Location: Lake Michigan - NE
Mile Marker: Pentwater Lake
Lat / Lon: N 43° 46.570' / W 086° 26.200'
Depth: 15-22 ft.
Description: short dinghy ride to town, pick for protection
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.

4.00

(3)

4.00 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.67

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

4.00

Somewhat exposed NE and SE

Current Flow:

5.00

Wake Protection:

5.00

Somewhat exposed NE and SE

Scenic Beauty:

4.67

Ease of Shopping:

4.67

Shore Access:

5.00

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Cell Service:

5.00

Review for Pentwater

Reviewed by: Captain Wes, Toscana, on Oct 13, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Decent stop. Anchorage has been crowded a bit by the mooring field, and is deeper than we prefer, but great holding. Access to shore if desired! 9/12/25

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Review for Pentwater

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Aug 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Cell Service:

5

Anchored in 30ft Excellent holding ,anchor came up hard with mud , we anchored between the mooring field and the no wake buoys, good nights sleep

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Review for Pentwater

Reviewed by: John Schwartz Ph.d. on Jun 21, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

Good solid mud bottom. Short distance to municipal dingy docks right downtown. Need a wash down pump when retrieving anchor!

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