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A Trailer Boat Cruising Guide to Presque Isle, Erie Pennsylvania
Marina Lake
Although it would be possible to anchor in reasonable comfort at several places in the bay, once you've visited Marina Lake, you probably wouldn't bother considering anyplace else. Entrance from the harbor is through the well-marked channel on the north shore between the Perry Monument and the tan-colored tower at the Waterworks dock. Be careful when approaching from the east as the water is quite shallow between Crystal Point and the channel for a good thousand feet offshore.
The anchorage here is quiet and the water is calm. The bottom is mud and weeds and offers good holding. On the two weeknights in August that I was there, I wasn't jostled by a single wake the entire stay. Water depths are consistent throughout, allowing you to drop the hook pretty much anywhere you'd like. You're surrounded by a marsh, so get your mosquito netting up early and have bug repellent on hand if you plan to hang out in the cockpit and enjoy the night air. There is a sandy point just opposite the launch ramp that is a popular spot to beach.
A marina, owned by the park, is at the southern shore of the anchorage. It features a fuel dock and pumpout. Transient slips are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Stop in at the marina office from the launch ramp or pull up to the fuel dock in your boat to check for availability. You can also contact them by calling 814-833-0176 or 814-833-7424 May through October.
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