On Sunday 4/7/2024, Tom Pomerville, Wayde Konze, Dennis Reinke, and Bill Roberts completed the spring channel sounding. 

The data charted below was taken at 580.93’ above sea level with a 6 knot wind out of the east.  The low water datum (LWD) is 579.43’ above sea level.  Please note that water level changes constantly depending on the wind direction and barometric pressure.   If you would like to see the real time water level you can go to the link below. If Essexville, MI does not immediately come up, use Station ID 9075035.

Real Time Water Level –  Essexville Water level

Channel Depths recorded on 4/7/2024 – Channel Soundings Data

SSYC in conjunction with BCYC has contracted with Savin Lake Services to dredge the channel this spring.  We anticipate the dredging to start in late April or May and should take approximately three weeks to complete. 

SSYC is also looking at long term options to minimize annual dredging.  Our club along with BCYC have started discussing options with Jim Barcia the Bay County Supervisor as he works with the DNR, ELSE and the Army Corp of Engineers.