South Shore Yacht Club
Yacht & sportfish marina · Lake Michigan / Milwaukee River
123 Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Overview
South Shore Yacht Club is a yacht & sportfish marina in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with wet slips for vessels up to 80 feet. Positioned on Lake Michigan / Milwaukee River with access to Lake, River, South Shore Yacht Club serves boaters working Milwaukee to Racine and the broader Milwaukee 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.
Milwaukee's protected basin and active sailing fleet anchor Wisconsin's largest urban boating market.
Location & waterway access
Waterway
Lake Michigan / Milwaukee River
Access
Lake, River
Typical water depth
15–25 ft MLW
Hurricane protection
Standard exposure
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 $10 – $24 / ft / month (seasonal).
Liveaboard slips
Limited availability
Year-round liveaboard with marina approval.
Pricing guidance
- Monthly slip estimate
- $10 – $24 / ft / month (seasonal)
- Transient estimate
- $10 – $24 (transient nightly rates vary by season)
- Yacht dockage
- Yacht dockage for 80–80+ ft typically priced at the upper end of $10 – $24 / ft / month (seasonal); concierge rates available.
- Seasonality
- Peak May–October; haul-out by early November.
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
- • Discovery World
- • South Shore Park
- • Bradford Beach
Popular cruising routes
- • Milwaukee to Racine
- • Lake Michigan crossing to Muskegon
- • North to Port Washington
Nearby fuel stops
- • McKinley Marina fuel
- • South Shore Yacht Club fuel
Seasonality
Peak May–October; haul-out by early November.