Madera County, Central California
Bass Lake Boating
Boating Index
- Bass Lake Marinas
- Bass Lake Queen Tours
- Nearby Lakes
- Launch Ramps
- Boat Shows
- Marine Services
- Boating Regulations
- Bass Lake Water Levels
Bass Lake Boating: Marinas, Fees, Rules, Ramps, Docks, Rentals
Nearby Boat Storage Facilities
- Sierra Secured Storage,
43511 Whispering Pines Dr., Oakhurst - Bass Lake Mini Storage,
40679 Road 274, Bass Lake
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Bass Lake Queen Tours
Take a guided tour of Bass Lake in the Bass Lake Queen from Bass Lake Water Sports at The Pines Resort.
The narrated tours begin every Saturday at 11:00 AM and last about one hour. Learn about the history of the lake and points of interest.
Adults - $18
Children 12 and under - $12.
Phone: (559) 642-3200
Nearby Lakes and Facilities
Eastman Lake
- 25 miles east of Chowchilla
- 1,700 acres, 4 miles long
- Camping, Swimming, Fishing
- Visitors Center, Boating, Water Skiing
- Launch Ramps
- Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers
- Day-Use Entrance Fee: $4
- Eastman Lake
Hensley Lake
- 17 miles northeast of Madera
- 1,500 acre lake
- Camping, Fishing
- Swimming, Boating, Water Skiing
- Launch Ramps
- Day Use Fee $4
- Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers
- Hensley Lake
Bass Lake Boating in a Nutshell
- Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Tubing - Follow the counter-clockwise rule
- Personal Watercraft - Use restricted to 3 designated areas except while coming and going
- Patio Boats, Fishing Boats, Pleasure Cruisers
- Kayaking, Canoeing, Row Boats, Rafts - lack of wind makes sailing difficult.
See Bass Lake Boating Regulations
Bass Lake Boating Fees
Annual Boating Sticker: Under 51 HP $32, 51 - 250 HP $50, Over 250 HP $63
Personal Watercraft Annual Sticker: $50
Boat Dealers Annual Sticker: $63
There are no daily rates. Fees are paid at the Madera County Sheriff's Tower on the northeast shore.
Bass Lake Marinas
Millers Landing
Millers Landing is located at 37976 Road 222, on the southwest end of the lake.
(559) 642-3633 Website: Millers Landing
Webcam: Millers Landing Webcam
For information about lodging at Millers Landing, see Bass Lake Lodging
Marina:
- Launch Ramp
- Facilities: Fuel Dock, Store, Cafe, Trailer Parking
- Slips: Nightly rental slips available for $25
| Boat | Length | Seats | Features | Hour | 4 Hrs. | 5 Hrs. | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patio Boat | 20' | 9 | Canopy, BBQ | NA | NA | $310 | $400 |
| Patio Boat | 25' | 13 | Canopy, BBQ, good for tubing | NA | NA | $350 | $475 |
| Patio Boat | 25' | 13 | Canopy, BBQ, 115 HP, good for tubing | NA | NA | $395 | $525 |
| Ski Boat | 10 | Open Bow, Wakeboard, Waterski | $110 | $390 | $575 | ||
| Wave Runner | ~10' | 3 | Yamaha | $100 | $280 | ||
| Fishing Boat | 9 HP | $25 | $100 (6 Hrs.) | $150 | |||
| Other | Kayaks, Canoes, Paddle Boards, Towable 6-Person Bananas | ||||||
The Pines Resort and
Bass Lake Water Sports Marina
The Pines is located on Road 432 at the north end of the lake. It is a complete resort
community with a main lodge, a retail village, full marina (shown above), tennis courts, swimming pool, and spa.
Resort Phone: (800) 350-7463 Website: The Pines Resort
For information about lodging at The Pines Resort, see Bass Lake Lodging
Marina:
- Launch Ramp $5 for non-guests, free for guests
- Facilities: Fuel Dock, Parking, Restrooms,
- Boat Storage: Trailer or RV; Trailers usually $20 per night, $50 per week
- Slips: Overnight Slip Rentals $55 with a 3 night minimum in the summer, Seasonal Rentals waiting list
- Boat Rentals through Bass Lake Boat Rentals located at The Pines Marina
- Bass Lake Water Sports Phone: (800) 585-WAVE(9283) or (559) 642-3200
| Boat | Length | Seats1 | Features | 2 Hours | Half Day | Full Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Day is 8 am - 1 pm or 2 pm - 7 pm. Full Day is 8 am - 7 pm. Sell-Out and Holiday prices may apply. 1Seating capacity based on mixture of adults and children 3 and 5 day midwek rates are availabl if you call. |
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| Patio Boat | 18' | 6 | 25 HP, Cruising, Fishing | $129 | $229 | $329 |
| Luxury Patio Boat | 18' | 5-6 | 50 HP, Tubing, Fishing, BBQ | $159 | $259 | $359 |
| Luxury Patio Boat | 20' | 7-9 | 50 HP, Fishing, Tubing, BBQ | $189 | $289 | $389 |
| Luxury Patio Boat | 25' | 9-12 | 75 HP, Tubing, Fishing, BBQ | $219 | $349 | $479 |
| Luxury Patio Boat | 25' | 7-9 | 75 HP, Slide, Tubing, Fishing, BBQ | $499 | $699 | |
| Super Luxury Patio Boat | 26' | 12-15 | 115 HP, Wakeboarding, Tubing BBQ | $249 | $449 | $549 |
| Comp Ski Boat | 8 | Open Bow, Tower, Skis, Rope | $299 | $399 | $599 | |
| Luxury Ski Boat | 10 | Open Bow, V-Drive, Tower, Skis, Rope | $349 | $499 | $699 | |
| F-22 Tomcat Wake/Ski/Surf Boat | 22' | 14 | Open Bow, Tower, Skis, Rope | $599 | $799 | |
| Boat | Length | Seats | Features | Hour | 2 Hrs. | 4 Hrs. | 5 Hrs. | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day is 8 am - 7 pm. Half -Day is 8 am - 1 pm or 2 pm - 7 pm. Sell-Out and Holiday prices may apply. 3-day, 5-day, and Weekly Rates available on Fishing Boats | ||||||||
| Yamaha VX 110 | ~10' | 3 | 25 HP, Cruising, Fishing | $99 | $189 | $349 | $449 | |
| Fishing Boat | 14' | 2 | 9 HP, Aluminum | NA | $59 | $79 | $129 | |
| Paddle Boards, Canoes, Kayaks, Pedal Boats | $25 | $55 | $95 | |||||
The Forks Resort
The Forks Resort: 39150 Road 222, Bass Lake, CA, on the west side of the lake
Resort Phone: (559) 642-3737 Website: The Forks Resort
For information about cabin rentals at The Forks Resort, see Bass Lake Lodging
Resort Facilities: Dock, Boat Rentals, Cabins, Restaurant, Store, Restrooms
| Boat | Length | Seats | Features | 2 Hrs. | Half Day | Full Day | 24 Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Day is 5 hours 8:30 am to 1:30 pm or 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Full Day is 8:30 am - 7:00 pm. | |||||||
| Patio Boat | 25' | 14 | Canopy, BBQ | ask | $290 | $390 | $475 |
| Fishing Boat | 14' | 4-5 | 6 HP, canopy available ($10) | $50 | $65 | $95 | $125 |
| Row Boat | 14' | 4-5 | May use your motor up to 12 HP | $35 | $55 | ||
| Canoes | 15' | 3 | not for young children | $35 | $55 | ||
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Bass Lake Boat Shows
Bass Lake Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Show,
May 20-21, 2017
Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce
Bass Lake South Shore Car & Boat Show,
June 4, 2017
Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce
Marine Services
Oakhurst Boat/Marine
57501 Road 255, North Fork, CA
(559) 683-3534
John's Mobile Marine Service
Fresno, CA
(559) 264-9600
John's Mobile Marine Service
Ed's Marine Service
5677 W. San Madele Ave., Fresno, CA
(559) 436-6700
Ed's Marine Service
Clovis Marine
2475 N. Fordham Ave., Fresno, CA
(559) 291-5737
Clovis Marine
West Marine
3324 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA
(559) 271-1490
Oliver's 41 Marine
10670 Hwy. 41, Madera, CA
(559) 432-4048
Oliver's 41 Marine
Sipes Marine
14501 Las Moras St., La Grange, CA
(209) 852-2653
Adams Marine
2515 N. Santa Fe Dr., Merced, CA
(209) 722-4660
Adams Marine
Bob's Marine
1608 Oakdale Rd., Modesto, CA
(209) 551-2165
Bob's Marine
Bev's Marine Service
7260 O'Byrnes Ferry Rd., #A, Copperopolis, CA
(209) 785-8500
Located at Lake Tulloch
Master Marine
15883 N. Hwy 59, Snelling, CA
(209) 563-6207
Master Marine
Best Marine Services
2213 East F St., Oakdale, CA
(209) 845-1000
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Bass Lake
Boating Regulations
- Overnight mooring is only allowed in approved areas.
- Tubes designed to stay airborne like kites are not allowed.
- PWC operators must be at least 16 years old.
- PWC must use the designated areas except when crossing from one area to another.
- Only 4-seater PWC may tow tubes or skiers; smaller PWC may not.
- Noise restrictions are strictly enforced.
- Night speed limit is 5 MPH
- During times when a Red Flag is flown at the Sheriff's Tower and other locations, the speed limit is 40 MPH.
For a more complete list of Bass Lake Boating Regulations, see
Bass Lake Boating Regulations
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Bass Lake
Launch Ramps
- The Pines Resort - Free for guests, $5 for non-guests
- Public Ramp - Southeast side of lake near the dam. Free launching, $3 per day parking at Forest Service parking area.
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Bass Lake Water Levels
Pacific Gas and Electric must follow the regulations set forth by the federal government for the levels of the lake. For flood control the lake must be lowered to 60% of capacity (about 25 feet) by September 15. Lake levels usually stay high enough to float docks through Labor Day.
Water from the lake generates electricity and provides fish habitat, as well as serving farmers downstream.