Millerton Lake Boating in a Nutshell
- Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Tubing, Personal Watercraft
- Patio Boats, Fishing Boats, Pleasure Cruisers
- Sailing - very popular at Millerton Lake. Regattas are held there every summer.
- Kayaking, Canoeing, Row Boats, Rafts
Millerton Lake Marina is the only marina at the lake. It operates by a concessionaire for California State Parks. Only compliant 2-stroke motors are allowed on Millerton Lake. For more information about this outstanding state recreation area, see Millerton Lake State Recreation Area
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Millerton Lake State Recreation Area Fees
Vehicle Entrance: $10 (holidays and peak season weekeneds $20)
Seniors: $2 discount
Power Boat Launch Fee: $10
Millerton Marina
19305 Winchell Cove, Friant, CA - on the southeast end of the lake, off Millerton Road
(559) 917-4096
Website: Millerton Marina
Marina:
- No boat launching at the marina
- Facilities: Snack Bar, Bait and Tackle, Marine Supplies, Fuel Dock, Dock Carts
- Slips:
- Transient Daily Slips
- 330 wet slips for boats up to 32' - monthly or annual
- 55 Dry Storage Spaces: Boat and Trailer
| Boat | Seats | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing Boat | 3 | Fish finder, live well, pole holders, bimini, trolling motor |
| Pontoon Boat | 10 | Bimini Top |
| Ski Boat | 8 | Open bow |
| Ski Boat | 7 | Open bow |
| Jet Ski | 2-3 | |
| Stand-up Paddleboard | 1 | |
| Kayaks | 1-2 | |
| Water Toys | Tubes, wakeboards, water skis, kneeboards, life jackets |
Bald Eagle Boat Tours
During winter (January through February) on weekends, the Millerton Lake State Recreation Area has special boat tours up the San Joaquin River channel to view the bald eagles.
Tours begin at 8:00 AM with a slide show at the Historic Fresno County Courthouse on the south side of the lake. Binoculars, lifejackets, and hot chocolate are provided.
The tour travels with a ranger and a biologist on the To'ghill, which is Chukchansi for Eagle. The tour lasts about four hours.
Reservations are required: (559) 822-2332
Read complete details at Millerton Lake Annual Bald Eagle Tours
