Colchester

Colchester is a community along the northern shore of Lake Erie with a working harbor. The settlement includes docking facilities, boat launches, and fuel services for both recreational and commercial fishing vessels.

The settlement emerged in the 1800s as a small port serving agricultural trade and lake commerce. It remained an important hub for maritime activity in the region for many decades.

The harbor serves as a gathering place where fishers and boaters carry out their daily work and recreation. The community keeps its connection to the lake alive through these everyday maritime activities.

The site is readily accessible from land and serves both working boaters and recreational visitors. The facilities are designed primarily for those operating or viewing boats on the water.

Processing facilities near the harbor prepare fish caught in local waters for sale to nearby markets. These operations form a visible part of the economy that still sustains the settlement today.

Location: Essex

Elevation above the sea: 183 m

GPS coordinates: 41.98639,-82.93472

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:57