Photo by Ludington Municipal Marina
Ludington is a very popular destination, especially with those arriving by boat. The city has three marinas to serve transient boaters. Ludington Municipal Marina and Harbor View Marina are separated by the beautiful Waterfront Park and Pere Pointe Village Marina is located next to Copeyon Park overlooking Pere Marquette Lake.
The north side of the Ludington Municipal Marina has a 900 foot transient/day dock seawall, allowing space for up to 22 transient boaters to tie up. Water depth at the marina is about seven feet at the entrance. There is a $5.00 fee for day dockage up to four hours. This is convenient for boaters making a quick stop in Ludington to visit the shops, restaurants, and parks in the downtown area. During the summer months, the Ludington Municipal Marina is open 7 days a week from 6am-10pm. It can accommodate boats up to 125 feet in length, and offers 174 slips (86 seasonal, 88 transient) with both floating and permanent pier docks available. You’ll find 30 & 50 amp power, plus water and cable TV hook-ups at the docks. Some amenities the Marina offers are a fish cleaning station, two restroom and shower buildings, laundry and dishwashing facilities, free Wi-Fi, public shelter with grills, and a dog walking area.
Ludington is the number one port for Salmon and Trout fishing on Lake Michigan. According to the DNR fishing reports, more fish are caught in Ludington per angler hour than anywhere else in the state. Charter boat fishing is big business in Ludington, and many Lake Michigan charter boats are docked at the marina, including Lie-a-lot Charters, a full time, full service charter boat operation. Captain Mike’s goal is to provide everyone with a quality fishing experience that will be remembered for a lifetime. Whether you’re a first-time fisherperson or an experienced angler, the Captain will customize the fishing trip around your needs.
Opened in 1999, Harbor View is a deep water marina that has 160 slips for boats up to 60 feet and wall ties that can accommodate vessels up to 100 feet. Harbor View Marina has a 7,000 foot clubhouse for its guests that features a fireplace, library, Ship’s Store, exercise room, showers, and laundry facilities. They also have a pool and spa, Wi-Fi, grills, picnic tables, fish cleaning station, and dog run.
Pere Pointe Village off Washington Avenue overlooks Pere Marquette Lake and is a deep water marina with a state-of-the-art floating dock system. It offers an in-out launch for boats up to 45 feet. The beautiful clubhouse offers a fireplace, cable TV, internet, shower and restroom facilities. A social membership is available for pool privileges. Pere Pointe is just down the street from charter fishing captains, Copeyon Park, and is very close to downtown Ludington shops and restaurants.
There are many places for anglers to try their luck, and Ludington has such a great variety of fish. The area also has great charter captains.
The black-and-white striped, 112 foot lighthouse at the Ludington State Park stands proudly on the shores of Lake Michigan.
The Mason County Sculpture Trail was launched in 2012 and includes nine sculptures in Ludington, Scottville, and Fountain.
Ludington has miles of beautiful beaches, the Ludington State Park, and all the activities that take place in Mother Nature’s playground.
West Michigan weather – they say if you don’t like the weather in Ludington, wait a few minutes and it will change.
It rises and sets every single day, and nothing is more breathtaking than our spectacular sunsets over Lake Michigan.
No matter your experience level, Ludington area charter captains will guide you in what to bring and what to expect on the big lake.
Your pet should feel right at home in Ludington. There are many businesses that allow pets and parks and beaches for them to play on.
Hamlin Lake is where you want to be. It offers terrific summer recreation, including swimming, boating, tubing, and more!
The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) is the gathering place for community expression through arts and cultural experiences.
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