Boating and Water Sports Paradise in Lake Chelan

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Boating & Water Paradise

Lake Chelan is a boater’s paradise. The blue, pristine waters of this 50.5-mile long lake open a variety of options for the recreational boater and water sports aficionado, whether they are using the lake to play, fish or to travel into the spectacular and primitive North Cascades.

In addition to the 50.5-mile long lake, you’ll find numerous smaller lakes and waterways nearby. The majestic Columbia River lies just four miles east, also providing plenty of opportunity to enjoy water-skiing, jet-skiing, parasailing, kayaking, canoeing, rowing, tubing and cruising. You will also see windsurfers and sailboats, especially up lake in the Lucerne Basin and near Stehekin, where the winds are the most consistent.

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Bob Feil Boats and Motors

Bob Feil Boats & Motors, located in East Wenatchee, Washington, is the largest marine dealer in North Central Washington. We've been here in the same location for all of our over 60 years of business. In 1946 Bob Feil began operating a general repair business at this location and in 1954 we opened a marine dealership with the purchase of our first 5 Mercury outboard engines. Hard work, attention to customer service, and committed employees have made this business grow from its humble beginnings. For years now we have sold and serviced boats and trailers along with the outboards that got it started. And we still provide high-quality service for everything we sell. Bob Feil Boats & Motors provides superior customer service and has an entire team that consists of professional sales members, finance experts, service technicians and a knowledgeable parts and accessories staff to support you, our valued customer. We pride ourselves on having well-trained experts that strive for customer satisfaction. Come in and visit our friendly, reliable and experienced staff. Bob Feil Boats & Motors offers the newest models including Bayliner, Campion, Centurion, Crownline, Custom Weld Boats, EZ Loader, Karavan, KingFisher Boats, King Trailers, Livingston, Mercury Marine, SmokerCraft, SunChaser, Sylvan, Supreme Boats and Yamaha Marine . Our location is complete with service, parts and sales departments. We will help you maintain your boat, boat trailer and outboards so that it runs for years. If it is having problems, we can diagnose and repair it! Schedule your service appointment today. Our parts department also has the largest selection of high quality Bayliner, Campion, Centurion, Crownline, Custom Weld Boats, EZ Loader, Karavan, KingFisher Boats, King Trailers, Livingston, Mercury, SmokerCraft, SunChaser, Sylvan, Supreme Boats and Yamaha parts and accessories in the area. Fill out a parts request form to see if we have the part in stock. If we don't, we'd be more than happy to order the item for you!

(509) 884-3558

2131 Sunset Hwy, East Wenatchee WA 98802

https://www.bobfeil.com/

doug@bobfeil.com

Glacier West Self Storage

Searching for reliable boat and trailer storage near Chelan? Look no further than Glacier West Boat Storage! We offer premium indoor boat storage, online rentals and bill pay, 24-hour security surveillance, a friendly and professional team. We're the perfect choice for all your watercraft and RV storage needs. Ready to unlock worry-free storage and endless Chelan adventures? Contact Glacier West Boat Storage in Chelan today! We're here to help you secure your boat, trailer or RV until your next getaway.

(509) 715-2473

105 Gala Ave Chelan WA 98816

https://www.glacierwestselfstorage.com/storage-locations/wa/chelan/105-gala-ave/

chelan@glacierwest.com

Shoreline Watercraft & Boat Rentals

Largest Selection, Newest Fleet of Boats and Jet Skis! 6 Locations on Lake Chelan. Three Public locations: Don Morse Park and Chelan Bay in Chelan, WA and Manson Bay Marina in Manson, WA. 3 Private Resort locations: Wapato Point, Lake Chelan Shores and The Lookout. Call for details for the location nearest to you. 1-3 passenger jet skis, up to 14 passenger pontoon boats, open bow speed boats, luxury Regal LX2, StarCraft and Bayliner boats available. Mid-week morning 1/2 day special available. Visit our website for more details www.shorelinewatercraft.com or give us a call at (509) 682-1515 to set up a reservation.

(509) 682-1515

http://www.ShorelineWatercraft.com

Chelan Boat Storage

Chelan Boat Storage is the premier boat and/or trailer parking facility in the Chelan Valley. We offer your choice of indoor or outdoor boat and/or trailer storage alternatives with your choice of daily, weekly, monthly, season or annual rental periods. Our facilities are fully secured with state-of-the-art security cameras, motion sensing detection, security fencing, security gates and LED lighting. Our on-site staff are boating professionals who understand your boating needs and can help you in almost any situation. Online reservations are accepted up to 60 days in advance of arrival making vacation planning easy.

(509) 682-4402

1110 E. Woodin Avenue Chelan WA 98816

https://www.chelanboatstorage.net

info@chelanboatstorage.net

Jet Skis Ahoy

Jet Skis Ahoy is a family-owned and operated business in the Beautiful Lake Chelan valley. We provide a variety of watercraft to fit everyone's needs on the water. This includes, speed boats, pontoon boats, jet skis, paddle boards, as well as a surf boat!

(509) 682-5125

1320 W Woodin Ave Chelan WA 98816

HTTPS://Jetskisahoyrentals.com

jetskisahoyrentals@gmail.com

Keep It Blue Lake Chelan

Lake Chelan is a priceless asset to our region, supporting both our quality of life and our economy. Keep It Blue Lake Chelan is our comprehensive campaign to Educate, Act, and Protect Lake Chelan water quality. We aim to to use education and outreach to promote community-based actions that protect and enhance Lake Chelan now and into the future. Our overarching goal is to create pervasive awareness in our community, and in the world at large, about the importance of water quality and the lake's ecology and the specific actions we can take to protect the water quality in the Lake Chelan watershed. Because the beauty and clarity of Lake Chelan play a pivotal role in the health of our future, we all share in the responsibility to Keep It Blue.

PO Box 202 216 E Woodin Ave Chelan Washington 98816

https://www.keepitbluelakechelan.org/

KeepItBlueLakeChelan@gmail.com

Lake Chelan Boat Company- Lady of the Lake

Experience Lake Chelan in a brand new way. Go where no roads can take you. Cruise up beautiful Lake Chelan on the Lady of the Lake or Lady Express! Providing year-round trips to Stehekin, Lucurne and upper Lake Chelan. The North Cascades National Park and Recreation Area is just a boat ride away. Choose to take a day trip for a soft adventure, or stay overnight and enjoy the never-ending beauty and offerings of the Stehekin Valley.

(509) 682-4584

1418 W Woodin Ave Chelan WA 98816

https://ladyofthelake.com/

info@ladyofthelake.com

Lake Chelan Yacht Club

Private boating community on beautiful Lake Chelan, Washington. Memberships available.

509-679-9097

12220 S. Lakeshore Road, Chelan WA 98816

http://www.LakeChelanYachtClub.org

info@lakechelanyachtclub.org

Lake Shores Watercraft & Boat Rentals

Personal watercraft rentals, half day, full day, hourly rates available, multi-day discounts.

(509) 682-2222

1324 W Woodin Ave, Chelan WA 98816

http://www.chelanboats.com

lakeshoresrentals@gmail.com

Lakeside Surf

citywave® is a next generation wave pool that makes surfing available to everyone, everywhere. This perfect deep-water wave guarantees a wave of up to 6 feet and over 54 feet wide. citywave® technology ensures a stable and controlled surf experience for the beginner and the expert and everyone in between.

(509) 558-8582

106 Waterslide Drive Chelan WA 98816

https://www.lakesidesurf.com/

jared@lakesidesurf.com

Manson Park & Recreation District

Manson Bay Marina & Manson Bay Park Downtown Manson on the shores of beautiful Lake Chelan Manson Bay Marina is a 32-slip marina with water and electricity hookups. A floating breakwater makes an excellent wave barrier for moored boats. Day use docks are also available on a first-come first-served basis, from 6am to 2am. Walk from your boat to downtown Manson and incredible restaurants and shops. Manson Bay Park, next to the marina, is the only beach on Lake Chelan with lifeguards. Marina slip without hook-ups $15 per day Marina slip with hook-ups $20 per day Marina winter rates from October 1st to 3rd Friday in April is $6.55 per day Old Mill Park - Boat Launch Hwy 150 and Wapato Lake Road A newly-renovated 4-lane boat launch, day-use dock, picnic area, restrooms, marine dump station, and boat trailer parking on a beautiful 20 acre site on Lake Chelan. Day pass $10 Yearly pass $50 Singleton Park 300 S. Madeline Road This park features baseball fields, soccer fields, outdoor basketball court, picnic gazebo, playground and restrooms. Willow Point Park 165 Willow Point Road This is a unique hillside park on Lake Chelan. Features include new restrooms, a small playground, picnic tables, water access, and plenty of grass and shade trees for relaxing. Old Swim Hole 295 Manson Boulevard This is the only off-leash dog park in Manson. It features a small grassy area and water access for you and your pooch.

(509) 687-9635

Main Office: 142 Pedoi Street, Manson WA 98831

http://www.mansonparks.com

info@mansonparks.com

Methow Rafting

Methow Rafting offers fun and family friendly river trips only 30 minutes from downtown Chelan. The Black Canyon of the Methow River is the most popular section offering class III whitewater rafting from late March through August, each month special and enjoyable in its own way. Other trips include whitewater kayaking, scenic floats in rafts and kayaks, and tubing all on various sections of the Methow River. Visit methowrafting.com to book your trip on the beautiful Methow River today! You can also call, text, or email us and we would be happy to help you choose the best trip for your group

(509) 866-6775

http://www.methowrafting.com

info@methowrafting.com

PNBRA Pacific NW Boat Racing Assoc.

Pacific Northwest Boat Racing Association (PNBRA) was created in January of 2023. PNBRA is the combination of the 3 former inboard clubs that were based in Washington; Seattle Drag and Ski (SD&S), Seattle Inboard Racing Association (SIRA), and Tacoma Inboard Racing Association (TIRA). Being around for decades, the 3 clubs all have a rich history here in the Pacific Northwest. The 3 clubs have always worked closely together putting on their respective races. In November of 2022, the 3 Commodores; Brion Lenny Baker of SD&S, Matt Yarno of SIRA, and Kip Brown of TIRA decided to put in a vote in a general meeting to disband their clubs and combine to be one club. The vote was passed. The name was chosen to be broad enough to include three different categories of racing; Inboard, Vintage, and OPC.

https://sites.google.com/pnbra.org/pnbra/home

Treasurer@pnbra.org

Reed's Marine

Reed's Marine is a dealership for two world leading manufacturers in the design and manufacturing of luxury performance boats -Godfrey and Regal. Specializing in new and used boat sales, boat repair and servicing, boat storage and a full boating accessory store.

(509) 687-1302

225 E Wapato Way, Manson WA 98831

http://www.reedsmarine.org

Mailbox@reedsmarine.org

Seattle Inboard Racing Association

(206) 930-0110

6023 38th Ave SW, Seattle WA 98126

ptecole@infoconex.com

Sharkey's Watercraft and Snowmobile Rentals

Watercraft Options Pontoon Boats (10 Passengers) Open Bow Tower Boat, great for Wake boarding (10 Passengers) Two or four hour rentals provided as well as all day rentals- Multiple Day Discount available PROVIDED - water-skis, tubes, life jackets, water-skiing instructions available and wakeboards available at extra charge Private pontoon tours available if you prefer to enjoy your time with family and friends we can drive while you sit back and relax and see the lake. Should you need a tow we are available. Snowmobiles- All rentals are two hour minimum. We feature guided family outings for two hours and four hours day rentals. We provide helmets, fuel and the guide. POLARIS SNOWMOBILE FEATURES Tall Windshield Hand Warmers Electric Start Two Seater. All rentals are two hour minimum.

(509) 470-2468

86 Pedoi Street, Manson, WA 98831

https://www.facebook.com/Sharkeys-Watercrafts-and-Snowmobiles-357890264582179/

sharkeysrentals@comcast.net

Stehekin Ferry

Year-Round Daily Ferry Service to: Holden, Prince Creek, & Stehekin. (Other flag stops available upon request) We provide comfortable and friendly passenger service daily between Field's Point Landing (located on the south shore of Lake Chelan) and Upper Lake Chelan. Take in the beauty of the lake as our catamaran boat cruises smoothly to your destination in style. Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages available on board. With no roads to take you to this outdoor enthusiast's dream, let us be your ticket to Stehekin and the North Cascades! Park your car at Field's Point Landing and hope on board - we can't wait to help you get up the Lake!

(509) 669-5045

17100 S Lakeshore Rd Chelan WA 98816

https://www.stehekinferry.com/

stehekinreservations@gmail.com

Boating — Bring Your Own or Rent

There are a couple year-round public boat launches, and several seasonal launches on Lake Chelan. See the map below for launches, pump-out and refueling stations. Also available for rent: boats, water skis, wakeboards, tubes, scuba gear, paddle boards, canoes, kayaks and personal watercraft.

Swimming

You can’t come to the lake in the summer and not take a dip! Many city and state parks have great beaches and protected swimming areas. If you are a hearty soul, you can participate in the Polar Bear Splash event which is part of Lake Chelan Winterfest during Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend in January.

Snorkeling

Kids love scouting the bottom of crystal clear Lake Chelan for hours of fun. Many local retailers sell snorkel gear. The simplest of equipment, rubber mask, mouth piece and a sense of adventure is all you need. Don’t forget the sunblock!

Canoe & Kayak

A fun way to see the lake is by paddling around in a canoe or kayak. If the big lake is daunting, try one of the smaller lakes near Manson, or the Chelan River at Riverwalk Park. If you don’t bring your own, rent one!

Water Ski & Wakeboard

One of the most popular recreation activities on the lake is being pulled behind a fast-moving boat on skis, a tube or a wakeboard. Often the best time for calm water is in the morning or late afternoon.

Scuba Diving

Lake Chelan’s upper basin, called the Lucerne Basin, is among the top three deepest gorges in the nation. A depth of 1,486 feet is reached in the area of the lake that is only one mile wide. When the lake is at “full pool” during the summer, the gorge dips 386 feet below sea level. Scuba divers come from far and wide to dive to great depths, and still enjoy the hot Lake Chelan weather. Don’t want to bring your gear? Rent it!

Stand Up Paddle Board

Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) is the fastest growing watersport in the nation. It involves propelling a large surf-like board with a single paddle while balancing atop a body of water. Due to its versatility and ease of learning, Stand Up Paddle Boarding has become the hippest way to explore all types of waterways.

SUP is a family-friendly activity that all ages can participate in as it can be modified to be anything from an intense workout, especially when paired with a yoga routine, to a leisurely paddle around the lake. The unique perspective offered from standing above the water allows you to see water animals and plant life in a completely different manner.

Boating Safety

Please remember these important safety requirements: Always wear an approved flotation device. Please observe the boat and water use regulations for the City of Chelan and Chelan County. A brochure is available at the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, or by calling the Chelan County Sheriff at (509) 663-9911.

Drivers of boats or personal watercraft must be at least 14 years of age, per Washington State regulations. State law requires boat operators to carry a Washington State Boater Education card when operating motorboats with 15 horsepower or greater (including personal watercraft or any motorized watercraft).

Water Ski, Tube and Wakeboard Safety

Please remember these important safety requirements: Ski in a counter-clockwise pattern, leaving the shoreline at a 45-degree angle with the shoreline on the skier’s right. Always wear an approved flotation device.

Don’t Forget a Boat Permit

Boaters who use federal docks on Lake Chelan will be required to display a “Lake Chelan Federal Dock Site Permit.” A daily permit costs $5.00 while a season pass costs $40.00. Ten dock sites managed by the U.S. Forest Service and five by the National Park Service require dock site permits.

GET YOUR DOCK SITE PERMIT:

Ranger Station (Chelan)
Kelly’s Hardware (Chelan)
Reeds Marine (Manson)
Lake Chelan State Park (South Shore)

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