Barker's Island Marina
Yacht & sportfish marina · Lake Superior / Duluth Harbor
123 Harbor Dr, Duluth, Minnesota
Overview
Barker's Island Marina is a yacht & sportfish marina in Duluth, Minnesota, with wet slips for vessels up to 80 feet. Positioned on Lake Superior / Duluth Harbor with access to Lake, Harbor, Barker's Island Marina serves boaters working Duluth to Apostle Islands and the broader Duluth cruising area. The marina is configured for transient cruisers, sportfish owners, and annual slip holders, with shore power, fresh water, and dockmaster support on site.
The country's only freshwater seaport — Duluth's deep harbor serves a small but committed cold-water cruising community.
Location & waterway access
Waterway
Lake Superior / Duluth Harbor
Access
Lake, Harbor
Typical water depth
25–40 ft MLW
Hurricane protection
Protected basin
Dockage options
Includes wet slips, transient and monthly dockage, with yacht dockage for larger vessels.
Boat compatibility
Maximum LOA accommodated: 80 ft. Confirm beam, draft, and air clearance when reserving.
Amenities
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Valet Docking
- Concierge
- Yacht Club
- Pool
- Covered Slips
- 24/7 Security
Shore power & utilities
Transient, monthly & liveaboard
Transient docking
✓ Available
Overnight and weekly slips for cruising boaters.
Monthly slips
✓ Available
Monthly dockage typically $8 – $20 / ft / month (seasonal).
Liveaboard slips
Limited availability
Year-round liveaboard with marina approval.
Pricing guidance
- Monthly slip estimate
- $8 – $20 / ft / month (seasonal)
- Transient estimate
- $8 – $20 (transient nightly rates vary by season)
- Yacht dockage
- Yacht dockage for 80–80+ ft typically priced at the upper end of $8 – $20 / ft / month (seasonal); concierge rates available.
- Seasonality
- Short season June–September; cold-water cruising.
Pricing may vary by season, boat length, and electric metering. Contact marina for exact availability and pricing.
See the full wet slip pricing guide, monthly slip costs, and transient slip pricing.
Local boating context
Nearby boating destinations
- • Apostle Islands
- • Bayfield
- • North Shore
Popular cruising routes
- • Duluth to Apostle Islands
- • Isle Royale crossing
- • North Shore day trip
Nearby fuel stops
- • Lakehead Boat Basin fuel
- • Barker's Island fuel
Seasonality
Short season June–September; cold-water cruising.