White Lake Marina & Waterfront View

White Lake and Its Shoreline

White Lake is a wide, drowned-river-mouth lake in West Michigan, ringed by wooded shores and gentle bluffs. The camera offers a sweeping panorama across the open water toward the far shore, where homes and docks dot the treeline.

A Working Marina and Boating Hub

Across the water sits a busy marina packed with sailboats and powerboats. White Lake is one of West Michigan's favorite recreational waters, and its docks, slips, and boat ramps stay active with vessels coming and going.

The Twin Towns of Montague and Whitehall

The lake is framed by the twin communities of Montague and Whitehall, a pair of charming lakeside towns. A waterfront road and promenade run along the shore, lined with lampposts and flags that give the area its small-town character.

Gateway to Lake Michigan

White Lake drains into Lake Michigan through the White River channel and the historic White River Light Station area. This link makes the lake a protected harbor for boaters heading out to the open Great Lakes waters.