Boating

Both non-powered and registered powered crafts are permitted. Internal combustion engines are prohibited in the interior lagoons which are defined as the continuous body of water between Misery Bay and Marina Bay, excluding Grave Yard Pond. A boat rental concession is located in the Grave Yard Pond area and provides a variety of powered and non-powered crafts. Beaching of boats along Presque Isle shoreline is permitted except at the Gull Point Special Management Area (between April 1 and November 30) and within 100 feet of designated swimming areas. A slow minimum height swell speed must be observed within all park waters which includes all waters within 500 feet of the shoreline.

Water conditions can change dramatically in a very short period of time. Please heed all weather notices. Listen to channel 16, the Coast Guard Emergency Channel or your VHS radio for current boating conditions.

Boat Launches
A total of five launching areas are available which can accommodate various sized craft. The Vista Launch is recommended for small watercraft and personal watercraft (jet skis). The Niagara Launch has two ramps and can accommodate small to medium size craft. The West Pier Launch area is the largest facility with four launching ramps and is recommended for larger watercraft. The Lagoon Launch area can accommodate small to medium size craft, although the southern launch in this area is intended for small craft only.

Marina
A marina with nearly 500 slips is available. The marina season is May 1 through October 31 and boats up to 42 feet in length can be accommodated. Individuals wishing to moor their craft on a permanent or temporary basis need to contact the marina office or park office to determine slip availability as waiting lists exist for permanent assignments. A park concessionaire has both gasoline and diesel fuel, available as well as a sewage pumpout station. The marina office can be reached at (814) 833-0176.

Water Skiing
Water skiing is permitted in Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie. Water skiing is prohibited within 500 feet of the shore except for the purpose of takeoff or approach.


Recreational Scuba Diving
Recreational scuba diving is permitted in designated waters of Presque Isle State Park. Divers must be certified and must register at the park office and receive information on waters open for diving. Skin-diving with mask, fins and snorkel is NOT PERMITTED in Presque Isle State Park waters.
 

Boat Tours

PONTOON BOAT RIDE: Leaves from the Graveyard Pond Pontoon landing at 10am, 1pm, and 2pm. An hour long environmental excursion into the serene Lagoons.

LADY KATE: A commercial boat ride into the Lake or Presque Isle Bay. Leaves from the Perry Monument throughout the summer season.

FERRY BOAT TO ERIE: Leaves from the Ferry Slip at Waterworks. Check the location for times.

PRESQUE ISLE BOUT TOURS: Experience Presque Isle's beauty while relaxing abort the Motor Vessel Lady Kate. The Lady Kate is a very stable, diesel powered, 65-foot Great Lakes Vessel certified by the USCG to carry up to 110 passengers.