Boat Launch Sites for Yates County
Note: Use the following definitions to help you determine if a particular site will accommodate your boat.
- Hard surface or concrete ramp--site affords float-off and float-on launching for most trailered boats.
- Beach launch--no float-off or float-on trailered boat capability. Sites will accommodate the approach to the water's edge of small and light trailered boats. Boat may then be pushed on or off trailer. Usually shallow areas.
- Hand launch--no trailer capacity. Boats must be hand carried to the water.
- Car top launch--For canoe/kayak launching. Limited parking available.
| Water | Town | Location | Type | Parking | Invasive Species Present* | Comments | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyanoga Creek | Branchport | On Route 54A in Hamlet of Branchport | Hard surface ramp | 6 cars and trailers | DEC | ||
| Keuka Lake | Penn Yan | Keuka Lake State Park, Route 54A, 6 miles southwest of Village of Penn Yan. | Concrete ramp | 50 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Zebra Mussel |
Pumpout | OPRHP |
| Keuka Lake | Off Route 14A in Village of Penn Yan. | Concrete ramps | 6 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Zebra Mussel |
Municipal | ||
| Seneca Lake | Severne Point | On Severne Point Road, off Route 14, 8 miles south of Dresden. | Concrete ramp | 30 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Zebra Mussel |
DEC | |
| West River | Middlesex | Off Route 245, 6 miles south of Village of Middlesex on South Hill Road. | Hand launch | 5 cars | DEC |
*Confirmed invasive species present. Other invasive species may also be present.
