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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.
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A total of five launching areas are available which can accommodate various sized crafts. The Vista Launch is recommended for small watercrafts and personal watercrafts (jet skis). The Niagara Launch has two ramps and can accommodate small to medium size crafts. The West Pier Launch area is the largest facility with four launching ramps and is recommended for larger watercrafts. The Lagoon Launch area can accommodate small to medium size crafts, although the southern launch in this area is intended for small crafts only.
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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 accommodate 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 gasoline and diesel fuel, available as well as a sewage pumpout station. The marina office can be reached at (814) 833-0176.
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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.
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Obviously this sport requires an ice boat, most of which come from the Erie Yacht Club. Fun to watch as they zoom around the bay.
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