Coast Guard set to close southern Green Bay to commercial traffic

UNITED STATES

01.29.2026

Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Dillon Grimsley 

U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes

Jan. 29, 2026 Lt. Joseph Neff [e-mail]

GREEN BAY, Wis. — In accordance with federal waterway regulation 33 CFR 165.901, the Captain of the Port, Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan is scheduled to close the waters of southern Green Bay to commercial vessel traffic starting at noon on Sunday, Feb. 1,2026.

This Great Lakes Regulated Navigation Area will impact all waters southwest of a line extending between the Peshtigo Reef Lighthouse and the Sherwood Point Lighthouse in Green Bay.

Closure to commercial traffic minimizes the risk to recreational users and facilitates winter activities, including ice fishing on Green Bay, and is set to remain in effect through the winter months while ice is present.

Further inquiries can be made by phone to Sector Lake Michigan at 414-747-7100 or via email at [e-mail]

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• Date Taken: 01.29.2026
• Date Posted: 01.30.2026 11:15
• Story ID: 557182
• Location: US