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New Buffalo, Michigan 49117
New Buffalo is located at the mouth of the Galien River on Michigan's west coast just north of the Indiana border.
 It is about a 90-minute drive from Chicago and the first stop for many visitors to Michigan entering from Indiana on eastbound Interstate 94.
New Buffalo greets visitors with a large and modern refuge harbor, an around-the-clock public boat launch, and a full service transient dock facility. There are plenty of shops, places to stay, places to eat, and recreational opportunities — making it an ideal place to live or play.
New Buffalo is also the location for Southwestern Michigan's first gambling casino, the Four Winds Casino Resort, which opened August 2, 2007.
Mark your Calendar!
- Friday & Saturday Nite Live
- NBYC Annual Corn & Sausage Roast
- Greek Fest
- Ship and Shore Festival
- New Buffalo Harvest & Wine Fest
- Annual Service League Arts & Crafts Show
- Apple Cider Century Bike Race
There is always something happening in New Buffalo, see our Calendar of Events for details and more family fun 
Visit for a day or stay for a week
There are plenty of places to stay in New Buffalo. Charming Bed & Breakfasts, modern hotels, quaint inns, summer rentals or resort cabins...you'll find all your vacation rental needs within a few minutes of New Buffalo's harbor and beach.
And, don't forget the fishing gear! New Buffalo has some of the best salmon, trout and perch fishing on the Great Lakes.
Weekly Fishing Report for New Buffalo (Lake Michigan)
Updates by
CAP'N D CHARTER SERVICE
(574) 232-0436 | (574) 292-1221
Thursday | July 29, 2010:
Have had fish in 60-80 feet of water from Daley's to the blue tower. Still using more small spoons than big ones. 4 color lead to 225 copper have been hit and from 35' to 50 feet on riggers. Water was in the 40's on the bottom in 55' of water. No new info on perch – they are out there, just nobody bragging about jumbos.
Good Fishing
Reminder:
2009 Michigan Fishing Licenses expire soon. Get your 2010 License now! Copies of the State Fishing Guide and Inland Trout and Salmon Guides are available at all license vendors around the state. Get your Michigan fishing license on-line, just click here.
Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS)
The spread of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia virus (VHSv) is forcing Michigan DNR to place a one-year moratorium on walleye, northern pike, and muskellunge production and stocking in state lakes. Now, a fish caught off the Wisconsin coast of Lake Michigan has tested postive for. If you land a fish game fish that is lethargic or bleeding around the eyes, note the location of the catch and notify Michigan or Indiana Fish & Game officials. Help stop the spread of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS).
See a short PSA about VHS (media player required)
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Keep abreast of changing conditions, to see the AccuWeather® forecast for New Buffalo and the surrounding area, click here.
Environmental Resources
Galien River Channel Entrance:
Lat. 41° 48' 07" N · Long. 86° 45' 13" W
Monitor Ch. 16 VHF
By car:
• I-94 Exits 1 & 4
• US-12 & M-239
Public Transportation:
• Amtrak (Station located at 225 North Whittaker St.)
A note to our visitors: This web site is not directly affiliated with New Buffalo City Hall, New Buffalo Township
Government, or the New Buffalo Chamber of Commmerce. For information about local government agencies,
click here. If you are interested in more information on New Buffalo Businesses, visit the New Buffalo Business Association Web site at www.newbuffalo.org.
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Swimming stopped again
There is a swim advisory for the New Buffalo city beach for the second time in two weeks.
On Wednesday (7/28) the water in Lake Michigan was tested at the beach unsafe levels of e-coli bacteria were detected. The water will be tested daily until it is deemed safe – Click Here for current health beach water quality status.
The swimming ban last week was lifted just in time for weekend travelers seeking relief from the heat & humidity.
Pokagon Tribe to Build Another Casino
The gaming authority of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians recently voted to move forward on expanding their gaming operations. The new Casino will be located on Tribal land in Hartford Michigan, about 45 miles north of New Buffalo.
Initial plans call for 300-500 slot machines and some table games. The Casino would be open 24 hours a day and should create between 250 and 300 jobs.
Unlike the Four Winds Casino which is managed by Lakes Entertainment, a private company, the Hartford Casino would be run by the Tribe.
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