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Port of STURGEON BAY

USSUE🇺🇸USA

Port Location

About Port of STURGEON BAY

Also known as: Lake Michigan Ship Canal, Sturgeon Bay, Sturgeon Bay Canal, Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal, Sturgeon Bay and Lake Michigan Ship Canal

This canal connects Sturgeon Bay with Lake Michigan, providing a safe passage to Green Bay. It allows vessels to bypass the Porte des Morts strait.

Background
The Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal is a ship canal connecting Sturgeon Bay with Lake Michigan across the Door Peninsula in Door County, Wisconsin. A dredged channel continues through Sturgeon Bay to Green Bay. This combined waterway allows ships to sail between Lake Michigan and Green Bay without traversing the dangerous Porte des Morts strait.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
181m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5274876 →
Wikidata
Q7628992 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USSUE
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Great Lakes
Sub-area
Lake Michigan
Latitude
44.8335°
Longitude
-87.3850°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of STURGEON BAY?+
The approach to STURGEON BAY is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dunlap Reef Range Rear Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal (3.8 NM SE), Sherwood Point (4.1 NM NNW), Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal North Pierhead (4.1 NM SE), Peshtigo Reef (11.1 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of STURGEON BAY on?+
The Port of STURGEON BAY is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in US. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of STURGEON BAY?+
You can track vessels near STURGEON BAY (USSUE) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for USSUE on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of STURGEON BAY?+
The Port of STURGEON BAY operates in the UTC-6 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.