Shasta Lake Boating

Shasta County

Shasta Lake, Shasta County, California
Shasta Lake, Shasta County, California

Shasta Lake Boating

Shasta County


Shasta Lake Boating in a Nutshell

Shasta Lake's pristine waters attract every kind of boater from kayakers to jet skiers, from water skiers to houseboaters. The lake's long, winding arms and countless inlets offer boaters something new to explore day after day.

  • Houseboats: Houseboats are the base camp for visitors to Shasta who want to spend every minute they can on the water. Bring your own or rent one at the lake.
  • Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Tubing: Shasta is the place. Glassy smooth water provides perfect conditions for practicing your tricks and showing off for your mates.
  • Jet Skiing
  • Patio Boats, Fishing Boats, Pleasure Cruisers: You can rent them all at Shasta Lake.
  • Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Sailing


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Shasta Lake Marinas

Antlers Resort & Marina

Antlers Road, Shasta Lake, CA
Take Antlers Road exit off I-5, located on north end of lake on the Sacramento River Arm
or 1-800-238-3924     Antlers Resort and Marina

Marina:

  • Launch Ramp  
  • Dock:   Nightly moorage $25
  • Facilities:   Pumpout service, marine mechanic, store, fishing tackle, laundry, cabins
  • Boat Rentals:

    Houseboats: See Houseboat Rates Comparison Charts

Antler's Marina Small Boat Rentals
Boat Length Seats Features
Lower rates are available in fall and spring.
Glastron Ski Boat 20' 9
Glastron Ski Boat 20' 9 V8 I/O
Sea Doo ~10 3 155 HP
PATIO BOATS
Deluxe Party Cruiser 25 Restroom, BBQs, Water Slide, Upper Deck
Party Cruiser LS 20 Restroom, BBQ
Deluxe Patio Boat 12 Restroom, BBQ
Deluxe Patio Cruiser 10 Restroom, BBQ
Standard Patio Cruiser 8 BBQs


Bridge Bay Resort and Marina

10300 Bridge Bay Road, Shasta Lake, CA 96003
Bridge Bay exit off I-5, located on south shore just west of the Pit River Bridge
(530) 275-3021 or for reservations 1-800-752-9669     Bridge Bay

Marina:

  • Park & Launch Ramp
  • Dock:   Transient slips - available by the day or month
  • Facilities:   Store, full marina, trailer parking, restrooms, snack bar, fuel.

Boat Rentals:
    Houseboats: See Houseboat Rates Comparison Charts

Bridge Bay Marina Summer Boat Rentals
Boat Length Seats Features
Summer hours 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Commander Ski Boat 20' 6 Tower, Closed Bow, 150 HP outboard
Patio Boat 24' 9 Ice Chest, 40 HP outboard
Fishing Boat 16' 5 Aluminum, Bimini, V-hull, 15 HP
Waverunner ~10' 2


Digger Bay Marina

Digger Bay Road, Shasta Lake, CA
from I-5 take the Shasta Lake City-Shasta Dam Blvd. exit, located on the south shore near the dam.
Check their website for important information about arriving when towing a boat.
(530) 275-3072 or 1-800-752-9669     Seven Crowns Resorts: Digger Bay

Marina:

  • Launch Ramp:   per day rates available
  • Dock:   Transient moorage - per day available; open slips for houseboats and other craft, covered moorage
  • Facilities:   Store, tackle shop, boat repair shop, fuel.

Boat Rentals:
    Houseboats: See Houseboat Rates Comparison Charts

Small Boat Rentals: See Bridge Bay Marina boat rentals above.

Holiday Harbor Resort and Marina

20061 Shasta Caverns Road, Shasta Lake, CA
Exit 695 off Interstate 80, located on the McCloud Arm next to Shasta Caverns.
(530) 238-2383 or 1-800-776-2628
Website: Holiday Harbor Resort and Marina

Marina:

  • Launch Ramp:  
  • Dock & Moorage:   available per night, Covered slips available
  • Facilities:   Restaurant, stores, full marina, marine repairs. For RV Park information see Camping

Boat Rentals:
    Houseboats: See Houseboat Rates Comparison Charts

Holiday Harbor Marina Small Boat Rentals
Boat Length Seats Features
Kayaks, Canoes, Paddleboards, Towables, Wakeboards, Skis, etc. available.
Fishing Boat 4 Available boat only, or with 10 HP, or 25 HP
Patio Boat/
Party Cruiser
47' Seats 20
Sleeps 8
Wet bar, 2 toilets, 140 HP
Crownline Ski Boat 8 Open bow, bimini top, 175 HP


Jones Valley Resort

22300 Jones Valley Marina Drive, Shasta Lake, CA
Exit I-5 at Oasis, located on south shore on the Pit River Arm.
(530) 275-7950 or 1-800-223-7950
Website: Boat Rentals from Jones Valley Resort

Marina:

  • Launch Ramp
  • Boat Lift
  • Dock:   Houseboat slips, ski boat slips
  • Facilities:   Pumpout, service center, store, pavilion recreation area, dock carts, ample parking
  • Dinner Cruises Rent luxurious Titan houseboat for 5 hour dinner cruise
  • Boat Rentals:

    Houseboats: See Houseboat Rates Comparison Charts

Jones Valley Marina Boat Rentals
Boat Length Seats Features
T-5 Centurian 8 Wakeboard Tower, Bimini
Centurion Wakeboard 22' 10-12 300 HP, bimini, Tower
Tahoe Deck Boat 21' 11 150 HP, Open bow
Party Cruiser II 40' 25 2 Levels, Water Slide, Bathroom w/ shower
Patio Boat 30' 8 Bathroom, 48 HP
Bennington Pontoon Boat 30' 8 Bimini, 50 HP
Personal Watercraft ~10' 3 Yamaha Waverunner VX100
Fishing Boat 14' 4 15 HP
Kayak 1-2
Water Toys Tube, Board, Ski
Stand-up Paddleboard 12'

Shasta Marina at Packers Bay

Packers Bay Road, Packers Bay, Shasta Lake, CA
Exit 693 off Interstate 5
1-800-959-3359     Shasta Marina at Packers Bay

Marina:

  • Launch Ramp:   For houseboat and moorage customers
  • Moorage:   Houseboats per month or year; covered moorage available for smaller boats
  • Facilities:   Gas and oil, store, air compressor, ice, bait, tackle

Packers Bay Marina rents houseboats. Ski Boats and Jet Skis are available to rent for those renting a houseboat.
Houseboats: See Houseboat Rates Comparison Charts

Silverthorn Resort

Silverthorn Road, Shasta Lake, CA
On the Pit River Arm, south shore of Shasta Lake
(530) 275-1571 or 1-800-332-3044     Silverthorn Resort

Marina:

  • Small Boat Launch Ramp /li>
  • Dock   Small boat guest moorage daily
  • Facilities:   Restaurant, store, pro shop, full marina, gas, fishing tackle, bait.
  • Boat Rentals:

Houseboats: - see Houseboat Rates Comparison Charts

Silverthorn Marina Boat Rentals
Boat Seats Features
Wakeboard Boat 8 Tower, bimini
Patio Boat 8 BBQ, Ice Chest, Restroom
Tahoe Deck Boat 11 Bimini, 150 HP
Party Cruiser I 25 130 HP, 2nd Level, shower
Fishing Boat 4 8 or 15 HP, aluminum
Kayak
Stand-Up Paddleboard
Water Toys Tubes, Boards, Skis

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Bridge Bay Marina, Shasta Lake, California

Bridge Bay Marina

Jones Valley Marina, Shasta Lake, California

Jones Valley Marina


Shasta Boating Cautions

McCloud River Arm
When water levels are low (approx. 90' below the high-water mark) all towing activities (waterskiing, etc.) will be prohibited at the north end of the McCloud River Arm. Watch for buoys indicating no skiing.

Sacramento Arm
When lake levels are low, buoys are placed to prohibit all towing activities (waterskiing, etc.) in designated areas. These may include the Salt Creek Inlet and the north end of the Sacramento Arm. Also 5 MPH speed limits may be imposed for the north end of the Sacramento Arm when water levels are low.

Pit River Arm
Similar restrictions (no skiing and 5 MPH speed limit) may be implemented at the Jones Valley Inlet when water levels are low.

Squaw Creek Arm
Similar restrictions (no skiing and 5 MPH speed limit) may be implemented from Chain Gang Gulch north when water levels are low.



Shasta Lake Public Boat Launch Ramps - $12 fee
Lanes Closes when water is drawn below
*Excessive congestion on summer and holiday weekends
**Sugarloaf ramp opens when Antlers ramp is no longer useable,
e.g. when lake levels have been drawn down below - 75'.
Annual pass available.
Antlers,
Sacramento Arm
4 Toilets, Loading Platform, Info Station -75'
Baily Cove* McCloud Arm 2 Toilets, Picnic -50'
Centimundi* Shasta Dam 2-4 Toilets, Loading Platform, Lighted Parking -210'
Hirz Bay, McCloud Arm 2-3 Toilets, Lighted Parking, Dock -95'
Jones Valley, Pit Arm 2-4 Toilets -210'
Packers Bay* Sac. Arm 2-4 Toilets, Loading Platform, Lighted Parking -115'
Sugarloaf** Sacramento Arm 2-4 Toilets, No Water +75', -160'

Marine Services

Ray Young Mobile Boat Repair
1965 Cascade Blvd, Shasta Lake, CA
(530) 275-3740

Phil's Propeller and Fishing Tackle
3037 Twin View Boulevard, Shasta Lake
(530) 275-4939
Phil's Propeller and Fishing Tackle

Chris' Marine Engine Repair
14265 Holiday Road, Redding
(530) 275-3097

Economy 4-cycle Marine
4305 Caterpillar Rd # 5-6, Redding
(530) 241-7990

Harrison's Marine
2330 Twin View Boulevard, Redding
(530) 243-0175
Harrison's Marine

Myers Marine & RV Center
2022 Twin View Boulevard, Redding
(530) 246-8393

Dave's Mobile Marine
2875 Sandalwood Street, Redding
(530) 515-5152

Outboard Center
5280 Caterpillar Road, Redding
(530) 241-5430

Shasta Inboards
1054 Twin View Boulevard, Redding
(530) 246-2343

Bills Houseboat Repair
1054 Twin View Boulevard, Redding
(530) 246-3361

Annual Launch Pass

An Annual Boating Pass costs $185 and provides access to all of the public launch ramp facilities at Shasta Lake (see above). Holders of the pass avoid the $15 daily fee for accessing the facilities - parking lot, restrooms, etc. - which is charged per vehicle whether you launch a boat or not.

The pass is not good at private marinas. It is for a single vehicle only and its boat in tow. Second and third vehicles registered to the same owner require an additional $20 annual pass.

Shasta Recreation Co. Annual Launch Passes

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