Fort Madison Marina

08/17/2026

We are grateful for all of our unique fun guests, beautiful rainbows, and sunnier boating days! ☀️

🚨UPDATE: The Dredge is now slated to be here at the FM Marina the week of the 24th. Thank you all for your cooperation and remember the marina will remain OPEN during the dredging.

08/12/2026

Dredging update! This will now begin NEXT WEEK. Please note that the marina will remain OPEN to all boat traffic, but there may be some periods of weight as the barge moves and resets.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

08/06/2026

The dredge is coming 👀🎉

🛑 The Fort Madison Marina will be undergoing a dredge the week of August 10th! The Marina will be *OPEN*. However we ask our guests to Boat with caution as there may be moments of a short weight as the dredge fills and moves.

Thank you for your cooperation and support as we continue to keep our Marina in top shape!!!

Questions? Give us a call! 📲 319-250-9123

8/21/2026 UPDATE: Due to delays, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin dredging in the harbor beginning at 6:00 a.m. the week of August 31-September 4, 2026. Willow Patch will be closed and inaccessible during this time.

If the work schedule extends beyond September 4, work will pause until Tuesday, September 8, to accommodate the anticipated increase in boat traffic throughout Labor Day weekend.

Notice to Boaters – Fort Madison Marina

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin dredging operations near the Fort Madison Marina during the week of August 10. During this time, boaters may experience temporary delays when entering or exiting the marina as dredging equipment is operating in the area. Please use caution, reduce your speed as necessary, and give dredging equipment plenty of space while navigating near the marina.

07/11/2026

☀️ We know the boats aren’t tucked in today!!!

Enjoy launching from the Fort Madison Marina this weekend and enjoy the perfect boating weather while we have it👏🏼

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July everyone!!! 🇺🇸

We love to see the patriotic Boat flags and hope you have an enjoyable and safe holiday!

06/30/2026

The Fort Madison Marina continues to be a part of so many amazing stories! 💙

We welcomed some fun travelers who are journeying from Lake Itsaca, Minnesota all the way down to the Gulf of Mexico!!! 

05/19/2026

Our frinds at Turnwater are having a big party for Memorial Day weekend!!!

‼️ For all of our boating guests. We have a great lineup of courtesy docs to park at! And if the party gets a little too fun we have transient slips available 👏🏼

We can’t wait to kickoff our favorite season … SUMMER ☀️🇺🇸🎉

THE SUMMER KICKOFF PARTY!!!!

Stumptown at Turnwater 🤘🏼🎸🍻🎉
Next Sunday.
6:00-9:00pm.
No cover.
ALLLLLLLLLL the fun 😉

05/09/2026

THIS WEATHER 👌🏼☀️🎉 Boat is here and we’ve got a great addition to the marina … LIFTS!

The Fort Madison Marina makes it easy for you to get out on the water and keep that investment in crisp condition! We have only got a couple of rentable lifts left and that’s it friends - give us a call to reserve yours today!

📲 319-250-9123

05/03/2026

The Twisted Cat Outdoors fishing tournament was fantastic to host their contest from the Fort Madison Marina! We have enjoyed seeing these beautiful boats and are ready to watch the weigh-ins!!!

Visit Fort Madison Turnwater Bar & Grill

05/03/2026

Good luck to all of the Twisted Cat Outdoors contestants!!! Catch some big ones … we can’t wait for weighins!