Boating

Take a casual cruise of Green Lake, anchor in the shallow waters of Norwegian Bay to reconnect with friends or just enjoy the thrill of the wind in your hair.

Boat Launch Locations

Green Lake has multiple public boat launches. Click on the location markers on the map for details about each landing.

Boating Launches
Beyers Cove Hattie Sherwood Launch Park Drive Launch Canal St. Launch Duering's Landing Sunset Park Launch Horner's Landing Dodge Memorial County Park County Rd. K Marsh Landing

Beyers Cove

Hattie Sherwood Launch

Blacktop to gravel launch. Not ADA accessible. There is a grassy area for trailer parking. Daily or annual launch passes can be purchased in person at Green Lake City Hall (M-F) or at the launch via cash (drop box), credit or debit card (QR code at launch).

Park Drive Launch

Blacktop to concrete block launch. The transition to the boarding dock is not ADA accessible. At the site, there are eight vehicle/trailer stalls and 19 vehicle stalls with one designated handicapped accessible. Additional boat trailer parking is located one block east on the corner of South Street. and Lake Street. Daily or annual launch passes can be purchased in person at Green Lake City Hall (M-F) or at the launch via cash (drop box), credit or debit card (QR code at launch). Restrooms are available.

Canal St. Launch

Blacktop to concrete planks launch. There are 20 vehicle/trailer stalls. Daily or annual launch passes can be purchased in person at Green Lake City Hall (M-F) or at the launch via cash (drop box), credit or debit card (QR code at launch).

Duering's Landing

There is a tight turnaround at the launch site. Blacktop to rough, broken concrete to rubble launch. Parking is along the sides of Klaver St.

Sunset Park Launch

The boarding dock and the route of travel to it, is ADA accessible. Daily launch passes can be purchased at the launch via credit or debit card (no cash) or in person at Green Lake County office (M-F). Seasonal passes can be purchased at the county office or by mail via the application at greenlakecountywi.gov/departments/treasurer. Restrooms are available.

Horner's Landing

The slope, and transition, to the boarding dock is not ADA accessible. There are 27 vehicle/trailer stalls with one being designated accessible. There is a cash-only donation box at the Town of Green Lake launches for daily pass fees. Annual passes can be purchased by mail via the boat launch application at townofgreenlake.gov/licenses-permits/

Dodge Memorial County Park

There are five launch ramps. Blacktop to concrete panels to lake bottom launches. The transitions to the boarding docks are not ADA accessible. There are 40 vehicle/trailer stalls with two designated handicapped accessible. Daily launch passes can be purchased at the launch via credit or debit card (no cash) or in person at Green Lake County office (M-F). Seasonal passes can be purchased at the county office or by mail via the application at greenlakecountywi.gov/departments/treasurer. Restrooms are available.

County Rd. K Marsh Landing

This landing is for small boats and personal watercraft only with access to County K Estuary only. There is no access to the main lake. Trailer parking is across the street at Dodge Memorial County Park.

Don't have a boat?
No problem.

Buy or rent pontoons, tri-toons, ski boats or fishing boats from these local businesses.

LOCAL LEGENDS

I grew up across the street from the marina and wooden boats fascinated me. By the time I was 6 years old I was learning the craft of wooden boat building.

Joe Norton

The panache of a classic wooden boat is unrivaled by any other watercraft says Joe Norton, whose family has been building boats since the late 1800s.

“I grew up around these boats right from the beginning,” says the lifelong Green Lake resident. “I was doomed,” he jokes.

But the allure of a wooden boat goes beyond aesthetics—the vessels are lighter and stronger, offering a smoother ride. Growing up, Norton volunteered to sweep floors and shim into tight spaces for repairs just to be near the watercraft he loved.

“We were ever middle class, at best,” Norton says of his family. “If you wanted a boat, you had to build it.”

As the founder of Norton Boat Works, Norton has built and restored hundreds of the wooden boats, including many world champions, that have become synonymous with Green Lake. To share this passion with the public, Norton Boat Works teaches individuals the craft of boat building. Visit nortonboatworks.com to learn more.
 
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Need provisions

while on the water?

Get gas, bait, souvenirs, snacks and beverages from these Green Lake businesses that are accessible by water.

RECURRING Boating EVENTS

Shoreline's Boat Jam

Shoreline Boat Center presents Boat Jam! Just like the name, it combines water, boats, and music for a jamming good time. Grab your friends and neighbors and head to Norwegian Bay for watersports, cookouts, dancing, and more fun. A band will play your favorite tunes on the barge!
  • Shoreline Boat Center
  • Norwegian Bay
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Wooden Boat Show

Calling all boat enthusiasts! The Green Lake Wooden Boat Show features a whole line-up of Chris-Craft wooden boats ranging from the 1920s to the 1970s, and more! The public can view the boats with special Thunder on the Wharf times (when all the captains start their boats at the same time!) happening every hour.
  • Norton Boat Works
  • Deacon Mills Park
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