Port of Sturgeon Bay (USSUE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sturgeon Bay (UN/LOCODE USSUE) is a small canal or lake harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 44.8333° N, 87.3833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, breakbulk 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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Michigan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sturgeon Bay
Where is Port of Sturgeon Bay located?
Port of Sturgeon Bay is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 44.8333° N, 87.3833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sturgeon Bay?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sturgeon Bay is USSUE — country code US, location code SUE.
How deep is Port of Sturgeon Bay?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sturgeon Bay has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Sturgeon Bay?
Port of Sturgeon Bay reports a maximum draft of 8.6 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Sturgeon Bay require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sturgeon Bay.
What type of harbor is Port of Sturgeon Bay?
Port of Sturgeon Bay is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sturgeon Bay have?
Port of Sturgeon Bay is recorded as offering wharves, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sturgeon Bay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4930), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →