Personal watercraft (PWCs) will be limited to no more than 20 units on the reservoir at any given time. No vessels will be permitted past the 5 mph buoy line at the Reservoir’s South End near Santa Felicia Dam. This area will remain closed until further notice. As of January 2025, all boaters are required to bring a valid boater card. To check your status or apply for a card, visit californiaboatercard.com.
Enjoy the majestic beauty of Lake Piru by heading out on the water!
Pontoon boats are now available to rent. Jet skis and motorized boats are allowed at Lake Piru for activities such as water skiing, wakeboarding, fishing or simply enjoying time on the water. When boating, remember to wear the appropriate safety gear and bring a valid ID, boater’s card, and registration.
Pontoon Boat Rentals
We’re thrilled to announce that pontoon boats are now available to rent right here at Lake Piru. Gather your crew, pack your snacks and cold drinks, and enjoy the lake all season long. Also, stay tuned and get ready to cast your lines and reel in the good times, because fishing boat rentals are coming soon!
Important reminders:
- Bring a valid ID or passport to rent a boat.
- You must be 21 or older and have a verified form of payment.
- A short safety video course must be watched before boarding the vessel.
- The maximum capacity (of up to 10 people and 1,370 lbs) for pontoon boats will be strictly enforced.
- No fishing shall be permitted on board a pontoon boat rental.
- Safe boating shall be observed at all times.
- No glass is allowed onboard while vessels are on the water.
- it is recommended that passengers wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life vest while on a boat.
- Children 13 years and younger MUST be accompanied by an adult and are REQUIRED to wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life vest while on board the boat.
- Be aware of weather forecasts and changing conditions before and while on the water.
- Dispose of trash responsibly and avoid disturbing wildlife.
Click here to watch a short safety video.
For questions or more information, call (805) 521-1500.
Rates and Details:
| Pontoon | 2 Hours | Additional Hour | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday (Peak) | $150.00 | $60.00 | $450.00 |
| Weekend/Holiday (Peak) | $170.00 | $70.00 | $500.00 |
| Weekday (Off-Peak) | $125.00 | $55.00 | $425.00 |
| Weekend/Holiday (Off-Peak) | $140.00 | $60.00 | $450.00 |
Note: Peak season begins Memorial Day (last Monday of May) weekend and continues until the end of Labor Day (first Monday of September) weekend.
QUAGGA MUSSEL Control And BOATING INSPECTIONS
Quagga mussels are a problem at lakes across California, including Lake Piru Reservoir. The invasive species are extremely destructive, clogging pipes used for drinking water, irrigation and hydropower, and necessitating extensive containment efforts. They also block boat motors and harm native fish by altering the habitat and the food web. After quagga mussels were discovered in Lake Piru in 2013, United Water Conservation District (UWCD) developed a Monitoring and Control Plan to contain the infestation. As part of that plan, a strict inspection policy is in effect for all watercraft entering and leaving Lake Piru.
Personnel from United Water Conservation District, which owns the lake, inspect all boats entering and exiting Lake Piru to limit the spread of quagga mussels. Failure to undergo an inspection prior to launch may result in a citation. Boaters should download and print the Lake Piru Vessel Inspection Permit Application.
Until further notice, Lake Piru has suspended its joint Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) tagging program with Castaic and Pyramid Lakes and will not be tagging any vessels leaving Lake Piru. We do not anticipate that it will impact our ability to provide recreation services to the visiting public. For more information, contact (805) 521-1500.
Boats that spend just a few hours in the water are still at risk for picking up and transporting mussels that may be attached to aquatic weeds. Follow this Basic Inspection and Cleaning Check List for All Boats to minimize the spread.
Additional Quagga Mussel Resources:
- Quagga and Zebra Mussels Overview (California Department of Fish and Wildlife)
- Don’t Move a Mussel Video (Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission)
- Molluscicide Treatment Pilot Study
- Investigation of Treatment Options on Quagga Mussels
- Lower River System Quagga Mussel Control Study Presentation
- Quagga Mussel Monitoring & Control Presentation
Fees/Purchase
Firewood bundle, $8
Ice 7lb, $3
Ice 16lb, $8
Daily Vessel Permit (motorized), $8
Daily Vessel Permit (no motor), $5
Daily Personal Watercraft Permit, $8
Vehicle Day Pass (Non-Peak: Oct – Mar), $10
Vehicle Day Pass (Peak: Apr – Sept), $14
RV & Bus (day use), $32 + $2/per person over 8 people
Motorcycle (day use), $8