Boat Ramps Nearby
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Yosemite Lakes, CA
We list 2 public boat ramps and launches in Yosemite Lakes. Another 4 are within 25 miles.
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More boat ramps around Yosemite Lakes
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- 22 mi Boat Ramp #1 Fresno Boat ramp
- 22 mi Millerton Lake State Recreation Area Boat Ramp Clovis Boat ramp
- 25 mi Bass Lake Boat Launch Oakhurst Boat ramp
Launching in Yosemite Lakes at a glance
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The launches in Yosemite Lakes sit on Chowchilla River.
California rules to know
- On a public pier in California you can fish without a license, but limits still apply.
- Since Jan 1, 2025 every operator of a motorized vessel, regardless of age, must carry a California Boater Card (rental and licensed captains exempt).
- Boats used in fresh water must display a Quagga and Zebra Mussel Fee sticker ($16, valid up to two years) next to the registration sticker.
For closures and rules check California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.
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Where can you launch a boat in Yosemite Lakes, CA?
We list 2 launches in Yosemite Lakes, including Chowchilla Boat Ramp and Cordoniz Boat Ramp. Another 4 are within 25 miles.
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