City of Alpena's Marina

400 East Chisholm Street
Alpena, Michigan 49707

Phone: (989) 356-0551
Fax: (989) 354-6871

Welcome to the City of Alpena's Marina. Our Marina is owned and maintained by the City of Alpena, operated by Thunder Bay Shores Marine, Inc. and governed by the policies of the Michigan State Waterways Commission, a division of the Michigan Department of Naural Resources. All of our guidelines follow our grant-in-aid agreement with the Michigan State Waterways Commission and City regulations.

Located on Lake Huron's Thunder Bay,the City of Alpena offers a full service marina to the boating public.

The City has out sourced the day-to-day operation of our marina to Thunder Bay Shores Marina, Inc. Under the guidance of Michael Connolly and Richard McTaggart, our marina offers a maaintenance/repair facility, marina store, dock hands to help boaters cast off and tie up, refueling boats with gasoline or diesel, and a sewage pump-out station.

Rich and Mike were brought "On Board" to provide a four-star rating to customer service. Dockhands are available 7 days a week and 16 hours a day (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) June 1 through Labor Day weekend.

Stores and restaurants are only a short walk, or a peddle or two away. First time visitors soon find out why we are called a warm and friendly port.

All fees are for recreational boats.  Commercial boat fees are twice the amounts shown.

Anchoring/Mooring: For the safety of boaters, no anchoring or mooring is allowed in or around themarina area.

Auxiliary Craft: One dinghy or other auxiliary craft shall be a size suitable to be carried on board the boat leasing the slip. No more than one auxiliary craft per boat is permitted to water store in the slip so long as storage of such watercraft does not extend beyond the limits of the assigned slip or in any other way interfere with the flow of traffic in the marina. Auxiliary craft shall be removed from the slip when the boat is out of the marina for more than one day. No slips shall be leased, or dockage permitted, solely to any auxiliary craft or personal watercraft. The "NO WAKE" speed shall be observed at all times.

Bicycles, In-Line Skates, Skateboards: For the safety of all guests and boaters, bicycles, in-line skates, and skateboards are not permitted on the main docks or finger docks.

Boat Size and Placement: All boats should be inside the outer piling out of the fairway, and will be assigned accordingly.

Camping: Is not permitted on premises.

Cleanliness of Pier: everyone shall be asked to keep the pier area clean and free of litter. Nothing shall be stored on the docks or piers without first obtaining permission from the Dock master.

Cooking on Open Flames: Charcoal burners are not allowed on any dock. Open flames are prohibited except while cooking on a standard galley stove aboard a vessel. If you wish to cook with a charcoal fire, we have charcoal grills/picnic tables for your convenience, located on the shore near the ends of the docks.

Cruising the Marina: Please operate your boat in a safe manner. No "cruising" is allowed in the marina (including auxiliary craft). Boats are expected to leave the marina immediately after checking out. Sail craft are required to enter or leave the marina under auxiliary power only (inboard or outboard motor), no "UNDER SAIL" in the marina.

Fishing: Fishing is allowed within the harbor - except where posted.  Fish cleaning allowed only in the Fish Cleaning Station.

Maintenance: Ordinary light maintenance performed on your vessel is permitted. Boat owners must notify the Dock master in advance of the employment of outside commercial labor to be used on their boat.

Noise: Loud music, noises, or other disturbances are strictly forbidden. Persons creating a disturbance or nuisance will be asked to leave immediately.

On-Board Toilet Facilities: Shall not be used while the boat is in the marina. Pump-out facilities are available at the fuel dock and
toilet/shower facilities are located at the Dock master’s office. Keys are available at the fuel dock.

Parking: Due to limited parking, please respect the posted regulations governing parking in the marina area. A dockhand can assist you in securing long-term parking if required.

Proper Lines: All boats must be equipped with a minimum 1/2 inch diameter twisted or braided nylon line (or approved equal). Boats that do not have this type of mooring line cannot stay overnight, until proper lines are obtained.

Swimming/Diving: No swimming/diving is allowed in the marina. Should an emergency arise requiring diving in the marina, check with the dock master first. It’s the boater's responsibility to ensure that all proper safety precautions have been taken to protect both the diver and boater.