Port of Bayfield (USBFI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Bayfield (UN/LOCODE USBFI) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Superior. It sits at 46.8000° N, 90.8167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Lake Superior; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Superior
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bayfield
Where is Port of Bayfield located?
Port of Bayfield is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Superior. Its coordinates are 46.8000° N, 90.8167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bayfield?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bayfield is USBFI — country code US, location code BFI.
How deep is Port of Bayfield?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bayfield has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Bayfield require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bayfield.
What type of harbor is Port of Bayfield?
Port of Bayfield is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Bayfield have?
Port of Bayfield is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Bayfield are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5410), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →