MARINAS
Battery Park Marina
701 E. Water St., Sandusky
419.625.6142
www.batterypark.com
640 wet docks, several transient docks, water, electric, gas, diesel, ship store, pump station, showers, restrooms, pool, picnic area, wooded park, tennis courts, restaurant and outdoor dining.
Bay Point Marina and Resort
10948 E. Bayshore Rd., Marblehead
419.798.4434
www.baypointmarina.com
Bay Point offers an amazing list of amenities in a spectacular natural setting of fun and adventure. Embrace the Bay Point lifestyle and create the escape of your dreams. The marina offers easy access to both the lake and the bay.
Castaway Bay Marina
10 Harbour Pkwy., Sandusky
419.627.2334
www.cedarpoint.com
Castaway Bay Marina has 160 slips that can accommodate boats up to 45 foot long. Enjoy amenities such as gated docks, fuel docks, full utilities – including telephone and cable television, climate controlled bathhouse with restroom and shower facilities, an in-ground heated pool and more. Season dock holders receive two special Cedar Point/Soak City Season Passes, discounts on tickets to Cedar Point, special savings at the Cedar Point Marina Store and discounts at select Cedar Point restaurants.
Cedar Point Marina
1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky
419.627.2334 or 888.273.6257
cedarpoint.com
With 742 slips, the Cedar Point Marina is one of the largest marinas on the Great Lakes. It features 85 transient docks, park discounts, a floating pier system, gas dock, gated docks, a marina store, a picnic area, a swimming pool, restaurants, marine services, a “signature” Harbor Master building, dock boxes and more. Season dock holders receive two special Cedar Point/Soak City Season Passes, discounts on tickets to Cedar Point, special savings at the Cedar Point Marina Store and discounts at select Cedar Point restaurants.
Craft’s Lakeview Lane Marina
319 W. Lakeshore Dr., Kelleys Island
419.746.2254
www.kelleysisland.com/crafts
Transient dockage, launch ramp, bait and tackle.
Fox Run Pier
at Lyman Harbor
1615 First St., Sandusky
419.625.9626
www.lymanharbor.com
100 transient docks, showers, restrooms, jet ski rentals, on-site fishing charter available, picnic area, restaurant and lounge.
Mariner Village Marina
609 Mariner Village, Huron
419.433.2376
www.sawmillcreek.com
176 slips with electric, water and phone hookup. Fuel, pump-out, bathhouse, picnic/grass area and drive-up docks. Dockside bar and restaurant open weekends in season.
South Beach Resort Marina
8620 E. Bayshore Rd., Marblehead
419.798.5503
www.sbresort.com
30 foot, 36 foot and 40 foot floating docks with water and electric. The average water depth is nine feet. Showers, restrooms, washers, dryers, heated pools, sand beach, tennis, basketball, playground, restaurant, ramp, fishing piers
and fish cleaning facilities.
Tibbels Marina
6365 East Harbor Rd. (SR 163), Marblehead
419.734.1143
www.tibbelsfishing.com
100 slips, permanent and transient dockage, pump station, ramp, hoist, diesel fuel, gas dock, bait, tackle, snacks and lodging.
LAUNCH RAMPS
Catawba Island State Park
off W. Catawba Rd., Catawba
419.797.4530
www.ohiostateparks.org
Dempsey’s Access
CR 135 (Bayshore Rd) at CR 140
(Hartshorn Rd), Marblehead
East Harbor State Park Marina
2188 N. Buck Rd. (off SR 269), Marblehead
419.734.2289
www.eastharborstatepark.org
Kelleys Island State Park
Division St., Kelleys Island
419.746.2546 ohiostateparks.org
Little Portage Access
Darr Hopfinger Rd., Port Clinton
Mazurik Access
Northshore Blvd.
(off SR 163), Marblehead
Portage River Fishing Access
SR 163, Port Clinton
Put-in-Bay Village Public Launch
419.285.2068
Sandusky Bay Bridge Fishing Access
E. Bay View Rd., Bay View
Shelby Street Boat Launch
101 Shelby St., Sandusky
419.621.1059
ci.sandusky.oh.us
Located in the historic waterfront district of downtown Sandusky, the ramp carries an extensive line of bait, tackle and refreshments. For a low fee of $5, you can launch your boat at one of four launch ramps. Apr and Oct, weekends 6am-6pm; May-Sept, daily 6am-6pm.
South Bass Island State Park
Put-in-Bay
419.285.2112 or 419.797.4530
Turtle Creek Fishing Access
SR 2, Oak Harbor
West Harbor Public Boat Launch
1955 NE. Catawba Rd., Catawba
WATERCRAFT RENTALS
Beachfront Motel & Resort Rentals
252 W. Lakeshore Blvd., Port Clinton
419-967-0387
Jet Ski, Hobie Cat, & Kayak rentals. Rental fees vary depending on ski and number of people. M/C, Visa, and Discover. Hours: Open Memorial Day – September 15. Weekdays 9am – 7pm. Weekends 9am – 9pm. Sunday 9am – 6pm.
Lakeside
130 Walnut Ave., Lakeside
419-798-4461
Sunfish and kayak rentals are available.
Lyman Harbor
1615 First St., Sandusky
419.625.9626
www.lymanharbor.com
Sandusky’s premier waterfront entertainment complex is making waves on Sandusky Bay! Dine overlooking Sandusky Bay and Cedar Point. Rent Jet Skis Memorial Day-Labor Day. Dance the night away in Jumpin’ Jupiter, a two-story nite club. Attend a live outdoor concert on the waterfront during the summer concert series. Book a trade show or schedule a private party or corporate event in the waterfront banquet facilities. Full marina and transient boat dockage also available.
North Coast Parasail & Water Sports
at Cedar Point Beach, Sandusky - 419.627.2279
at Kelleys Island - 440.315.3479
www.cedarpoint.com, keyword: Parasail
Experience the thrills of Wave Runner riding and parasailing on the beach behind Cedar Point’s Hotel Breakers or on Kelleys Island. Early bird discounts available. Park admission is not required at the Cedar Point location; however, a parking fee is. Reservations are required for Kelleys Island.
Put-In-Bay Watercraft Rentals
South Bass Island State Park, Put-in-Bay
419-285-7544
www.pibjetski.com
Snack shack, fishing & camping supplies, food, beverages, Direct TV, WIFI. Picnic packs for certain rentals. Open daily 10 am-6 pm. Wave Runners: $50 per ½ hr for single rider; $60 per ½ hr for extra rider. Kayaks: $15-$25 per hr.
The Coupling Reserve
SR 13 (one mile north of US 250), Milan
419.625.7783
www.eriemetroparks.com
Developed around a historic railroad theme, the Reserve provides small, non-motorized boat access to the Huron River, bank fishing sites, a wooded nature trail, picnic tables, grills, a sledding slope, cross-country skiing, and a grassy volleyball court. Canoes, the historic depot and overnight accommodations in the train cars are available for groups with advance reservation.
BOAT SAFETY
National Weather
Service Marine Radio
VHF-FM 162.40 MHZ (WX2)
Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and stirs up quickly in inclement weather. Storms that move across the lake are infamous for catching boaters by surprise with rolling, often choppy waves. Never wait until the last minute to head for safe harbor.
ODNR Division of Watercraft
1630 Sycamore Line, Sandusky
419.621.1302 or 877.4BOATER (26.2837)
www.ohiodnr.com/watercraft
Offering information on recreational boating practices, laws, licensing and regulations.
U.S. Coast Guard Station
606 Prairie, Marblehead
Emergency 419.798.4444 or 800.362.1033 Non-emergency 419.798.4445 Use VHF-FM (Ship to Shore) radio, Channel 16 if your boat is stalled, sinking, afire, imminent danger exists or if someone has been lost overboard.
