Millerton Lake Boating

Madera and Fresno Counties

Millerton Lake, Madera and Fresno counties, California
Millerton Lake, Madera and Fresno counties, California

Millerton Lake Boating

Madera and Fresno Counties


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

Photo of Winchell Cove Marina sign

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
Millerton Marina Boat Rentals
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


Millerton Lake boat launch ramp, California

Millerton Lake Boat Launch Ramps # 2 -5


Millerton Lake
Launch Ramps

  • Ramp #1 - South side of dam, off Millerton Road at Crows Rest Picnic Area (shown below)
  • Ramps #2-5 - South shore, near La Playa Picnic Area, off Millerton Road (shown right)
  • Ramp #6 - North Shore, in Meadows Campground and by Sunset Point Day Use Area

Sailing at Millerton Lake

The Fresno Yacht Club's main sailing venues are Millerton Lake and Huntington Lake. Races are held at Millerton Lake year-round. The Fresno Yacht Club is open to new members. Fresno Yacht Club


Marine Services

Bev's Marine Service
7260 O'Byrnes Ferry Rd., #A
Copperopolis, CA
(209) 785-8500
Located at Lake Tulloch

Sonora Marine
20469 Hazel Ave., Soulsbyville, CA
(209) 532-2431

Tuolumne County Marine
1269 Mono Way, Sonora, CA
(209) 532-3112

Marine Service Center
3761 Recycle Rd., Unit A, Rancho Cordova, CA
(916) 638-7935
Marine Service Center

West Marine
1810 Field Ave., Stockton, CA
(209) 464-2922
West Marine

Sipes Marine
14501 Las Moras St., La Grange, CA
(209) 852-2653

Bob's Marine
1608 Oakdale Rd., Modesto, CA
(209) 551-2165
Bob's Marine