Summer is here and lakes across southeastern Wisconsin have opened their public boat launches! Grab your life jackets, swimsuits, beach towels, and sunscreen, and let's head to the lake!
At Murphy & Prachthauser, we're proud to support our communities. We’ve created a helpful guide advising where you can launch your boat, carry in your canoe or kayak, fish, or simply sit and watch the sunset. Continue reading to learn more below!
Public Boat Launches in SE Wisconsin
Milwaukee County
Daily and seasonal launch passes are good for the following Milwaukee County Parks during the official boating season (May through October):
- McKinley Marina
- Bender Park
- Riverfront Launch
- South Shore Park
You can purchase a single-day pass at an on-site station, available at every boat launch location. Seasonal launch passes can be purchased online here.
Ozaukee County
The Ozaukee Coast spans across the shoreline of Lake Michigan, offering flat and sandy terrain in the north and rocky bluffs in the south, making it the perfect destination for kayakers in the southeastern Wisconsin area.
Whether you want to enjoy the open waters of Lake Michigan or its expansive rivers and creeks, you can find what you’re looking for at one of Ozaukee’s many public boat launches. You can find a complete list of where to launch here.
Waukesha County
Waukesha County’s inland lakes are an excellent option for a relaxing sunset cruise or shredding the water in a speedboat.
Lake access is available at five of Waukesha’s beautiful lakes, including:
- Pewaukee Lake
- Nagawicka Lake
- Nemahbin Lake
- School Section Lake
- Ashippun Lake
You can self-register for a daily launch permit or annual lake access sticker at on-site stations at Pewaukee, Nagawicka, Nemahbin, and School Section Lake. There is no fee for ake access at Ashippun Lake.
Waukesha's Lake Country also offers family-fun weekend events throughout the summer. Look here for weekly updates!
Washington County
Washington County offers boat access to Little Cedar Lake and Silver Lake, with boat launches at Acherman’s Grove and Henschke Hillside.
Dock access is available at Friess Lake and Erler Lake, which are perfect spots for fishing, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking! Kayak rentals will be available at Friess Lake throughout the summer. Goeden Park also offers kayak and canoe access to the Milwaukee River.
Daily and annual boat launch passes can be purchased here.
Do you have a favorite public access lake we missed? Let us know!
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