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Pistakee Lake Boat Ramp

Pistakee Lake Boat Ramp offers free public access at Chain O'Lakes State Park with two concrete ramps extending to water level, making it suitable for powerboats, sailboats, canoes, and rowboats.

The ramp is located off Grass Lake via the Fox River; note that sailboats cannot access Pistakee directly due to low bridge clearance (8'4") between Nippersink and Pistakee Lakes.

Additional private marina access with rental options is available throughout the area for those seeking alternative launch points.


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