Lake Berryessa Boating in a Nutshell
- Houseboating: Cruise the miles of shoreline, anchor for the night in a secluded cove.
- Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Tubing: Lake Berryessa's wide expanse offers plenty of room for all kinds of water sports.
- Jet Skiing, Patio Boats, Fishing Boats, Pleasure Cruisers: Explore scores of tiny inlets and bays
- Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Sailing
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Capell Cove Boat Launch, Oak Shores, Olive Orchard, Smittle Creek, and Eticuera Day-Use Areas are available for small fee. Most are open from sunrise to sunset. Capell Cove Boat Launch is open from 4 AM to 10 PM.
Lake Berryessa Marinas
Pleasure Cove Marina
Wragg Canyon Road off Highway 128, located on the southern end of Lake Berryessa in the Wragg Canyon Inlet.
(707) 966-9600 Website: Pleasure Cove Marina
Marina:
- Launch Ramp 4-lane Ramp
- Slips: by night, month, or season
- Facilities: Fuel Dock, Store, Cabins, Campgrounds and RV Sites.
| Boat | Features | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-day minimum on houseboat rentals. Rates vary by dates | ||||
| Deluxe Houseboat1 | 59-foot, sleeps 10 | |||
| XT Houseboat1 | 59-foot, sleeps 10 | |||
| Millennium Houseboat1 | 70-foot, sleeps 12, Hot Tub, Waterslide | |||
| Ski Boat | 21-foot, Wake tower, Open-bow | |||
| Champion Fishing Boat | 17-foot, Seats 3-4, 40 HP | |||
| Deck Cruiser | 26-foot, Seats 8 | |||
| Patio Pontoon | 44-foot, 15 People, bathroom, waterslide | |||
| Kayak / Canoe | Seats 1 or 2 | |||
Markley Cove Resort
7521 Highway 128, at the southern end of Lake Berryessa
(707) 229-1678
Markley Cove
Marina:
- Launch Ramp: 2-lane ramp
- Slips available for the year
- Facilities: Store, Marina, Fuel, Cabins.
Berryessa Water Sports now handles boat rentals at Markley Cove.
| Boat | Size | Seats | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme ZS212 Wakesurf Boat | 21' | 6-8 | 450 HP, Tower, Bimini |
| Chaparral 21 SSI | 21' | 6-8 | sun shade |
| Tracker Party Barge 20 DLX Pontoon Boat | 20' | 6-8 | Can pull tube, shade |
| Fishing Boat | 16' | 50 HP, live well | |
| Kayak/SUP | single or tandem kayal | Glide O2 Retro SUP |
Lake Berryessa Boat and Jet Ski Rentals
4420 Knoxville Road (near Spanish Flat)
Lake Berryessa Boat and Jet Ski Rentals
Call for boat rental prices - (707) 966-4204
| Boat | Size | Seats | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| DXII Sanger Ski Boat | 20' | 5-7 | Closed Bow, 330 HP, Bimini Top |
| Sanger Blue Flame V215 Ski Boat | 22' | 7-9 | 400 HP, Tower, Wakeboard |
| Sanger V210 Ski Boat | 21' | 7-8 | 340 HP, Tower, Wakeboard, Open Bow |
| Malibu Wakesetter LSV | 23' | 10-12 | 450 HP, Bimini Top |
| Pontoon Boats | 24'-35' | 11-16 | 60-90 HP, Awning, Swim Ladder |
| Crestliner Fishing Boat | 16' | 3-4 | Aluminum, Shade Awning |
| Jet Skis | 10' | 3 | Yamaha, Honda, 50-70 MPH |
| Kayaks & Paddleboards | 1-2 |
Lake Berryessa Boat Launch Ramps
The Bureau of Reclamation is working to find concessionaires to open Berryessa Point and Monticello Shores. Check their website for the latest information.
Bureau of Reclamation - Lake Berryessa.
| Boat Ramp | Location | Facilities - Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Capell Cove | Knoxville Road, southwest end of lake | 2-Lane, Public Ramp, Free, toilets |
| Berryessa Point Recreation Area | 5880 Knoxville Rd., midway west side | CLOSED until further notice |
| Steele Canyon Recreation Area | 1605 Steele Canyon Rd., midway west side | Campground, fee |
| Monticello Shores Recreation Area | 6590 Knoxville Rd., midway west side | CLOSED until further notice |
| Markley Cove Resort | 7521 Highway 128, south end of lake | 2-Lane Ramp, Full Marina, fee0 |
| Pleasure Cove Resort | Wragg Canyon Rd., south end of lake | 4-Lane Ramp, Full Marina, fee |
| Putah Canyon Recreation Area | Northwest end of lake | RV and Tent Camping, launch ramp, fee |
| Smittle Creek Day Use Area | West shore | Hand Launching Only |
| Oak Shores Day Use Area | West shore | Hand Launching Only |
| Eticuera Day Use Area | North end of lake | Hand Launching Only |
