Monroe Harbor is located in the heart of downtown Chicago and its 392 mooring cans combine to create the central panorama of the Chicago skyline. Iconic to the Chicago Harbors, Monroe has a strong community of long-time boaters many of whom love the nostalgia and history of this harbor at the foot of the city. Home to the Chicago Yacht Club and Columbia Yacht Club, the harbor is a central focal point of the lakefront.
A frequent and convenient tender service is available; please hail on channel 68 for pick-up. There are accommodations for boats 25’-50’ in length. Transient mooring is also available; you can submit reservation requests through the Dockwa app or website beginning May 1st. Additionally, there is waste pump-out equipment at the northern end of the harbor that is provided on a no-charge basis. The harbor monitors channels 9 and 16 and the switch to/working channel is 68.
Hours of Operation
Monroe Harbor Office
April 29th to October 31st
Monday — Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday — Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Monroe Harbor Tender Service
April 29th to May 15th
Monday — Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am to 10:00 pm
Saturday — Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
May 16th to September 5th
8:00 am- 12:00 am
September 6th to September 30th
TBD
October 1st to October 31st
TBD
Amenities at Monroe
- 392 mooring cans
- Accommodations for boats 25′-80′
- Tender service available
- Boater bathrooms
- Complimentary pump-out stations
- Transient dockage
Monroe Contact Info
Harbor Manager:
Luke Pepin
Harbor Entrance:
Lat 41° 52.556 N
Lon 87° 36.614 W