20 Years in Portage, Indiana on Burns Waterway, Lake Michigan Boaters Storage Specials, 26 Nautical Miles From Chicago via Lake Michigan on Burn's Waterway, Portage, Indiana, Marina, Boat yard, Miller's Celebrating 16 years in Portage we have two locations within a mile from Lake Michigan with direct access to the Lake. Our marina, "Miller's Westerman's Marina", includes 54 boat slips on the river
. Our second location, "Miller's Marine Center", is almost right across the street and includes a small parts and accessory store, boat service center, marine canvas shop, canoe and kayak rental, indoor storage buildings and boat brokerage. There are no waterway locks to hold you up at Miller's, you can be enjoying your boat on Lake Michigan in no time at all. The lakefront areas around Burn's Waterway include many great "boater beaches" to visit. We also have great fishing just outside the mouth for the anglers in your family. Being centrally located on the Lake you can also make a run to Chicago or even take a short run up to Michigan City or New Buffalo for lunch. We hope you will join us at our rustic little marina for the 2022 season. We have slips and dockage for boats from 20 feet all the way up to 40 feet in length. We may be able to accommodate your boat so please call. If you are coming from the Chicago suburbs, We are about 45 minutes from the I-55 & 294 junction. We are just 1/4 Mile North of Rte 94 at exit #19 (Rte 249)(Bass Pro Shop exit). Area amenities include the new Bass Pro Shop and numerous restaurants and hotels.
