Due to unprecedented rainfall, the District is now releasing 280 cubic feet a second from the Santa Felicia Dam, which has triggered our whitewater boating access notification as required under our Federal Energy Regulatory Commission License for the facility. Whitewater access will be available by reservation only on Saturdays and Sundays until further notice. Potential boaters should be aware that the District has no control of conditions downstream and extreme caution should be exercised. The conditions on lower Piru Creek are believed to be poor due to excessive vegetation that established during the prolonged drought in preceding years. To make a reservation please call at (805) 525-4431 at least 24 hours prior to your requested put-in date
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.
Enjoy the majestic beauty of Lake Piru by heading out on the water!
Jet skis and motorized boats up to 26 feet in length are allowed at Lake Piru for activities such as water skiing, wakeboarding, fishing or simply enjoying time on the water. Three boat ramps are available to launch your watercraft and we have docks with 66 boat slips.
QUAGGA MUSSEL 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 Lake Piru Rangers office at 805 521-1201 or United Water Conservation District at 805 525 4431.
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.
Lake Piru Recreation Area has teamed up with Tommy’s to provide boat rentals, along with wakeboards, surfboards, skis, and tubes, for use on the beautiful blue waters of Lake Piru.
Rental options include an Axis speedboat and a Starcraft pontoon. Tommy’s purchases new boats each season so the fleet is clean, safe and equipped with the latest technology! All boats are outfitted with safety gear, including anchor, first aid kit, paddles and type II life vests, and propeller damage insurance is available. It’s all part of Tommy’s commitment to a positive customer experience!
You must be at least 21 and have prior boating experience to rent from Tommy’s. For additional information, check out the FAQs below.
Reserve your boat and accessories today by visiting https://www.gettommys.com/–rental-locations or email rentalsinfo@gettommys.com.
TOMMY’S RENTALS FAQs
We enjoy talking to our customers! Depending on where you are looking to rent, visit our site at www.gettommys.com to contact the local dealership and ask to speak with one of our Rental Representatives! Or, email us at rentalsinfo@gettommys.com
There are no rain/weather refunds for rentals of 2+ consecutive days.
In the case it rains on the date of your rental and is not expected to change, we would be happy to find a new rental day for you or offer a full refund. We do not offer refund for temperature or wind.
At this time, Tommy’s offers propeller damage coverage. One of the most common damage occurrences we see is damage to the propeller. Our daily or multi-day coverage provides peace of mind boating.
The boat will come full of fuel. We do charge for whatever fuel is used at the end of the rental period. The rental customer can fill the boat themselves at the end of the period, or Tommy’s can do so.
Additional rental gear is available to rent for a small fee per day.
Yes! The boat is equipped with safety gear (anchor, first aid, paddles, type II vests, etc.). Tommy’s will fit any watersports enthusiasts and those who wish to have a vest with comfortable Type III vests upon arrival.
Yes! Up to two weeks before your first rental day, the 50% deposit is fully refundable.
Feel free to call/text/email us any time. To reserve a boat, we do ask for contact information (address, email, phone number) and a credit card number for a 50% deposit.
Prior boating experience is required for all the use of all Tommy’s rental boats. Direct drive or V-drive experience is required for Axis rentals. We will go over the boat in depth, but expect renters to be very competent when it comes to boating for the safety of everyone onboard and on the lake.
Anyone 21 or older can rent a boat with Tommy’s!
Most of our rental locations offer delivery and pickup options to a variety of lakes in their regions. To find out more about where you can use our rental fleet, contact a Rental Representative at the shop nearest to your destination!
Tommy’s puts our customers first. We strive to make every rental experience perfect and unforgettable.
Tommy’s purchases brand new boats each new model year to keep up with the quickly changing technology, and provide our customers with the most high-end, luxury boats we can.
In 2022, Tommy’s offers boat rentals in 13 locations across the country, including:
▪ Walloon Lake, MI
▪ Lake Charlevoix, MI
▪ Grand Rapids, MI
▪ Muskegon Lake, MI
▪ White Lake, MI
▪ Detroit, MI
▪ Denver, CO
▪ Orlando, FL
▪ Lake Piru, CA
▪ Las Vegas, NV
▪ Phoenix, NV
▪ Knoxville, TN
▪ Chattanooga, TN
Tommy’s of Walloon in Northern Michigan was our first location to onboard our rental department. This location began renting in 2013 all of our other locations following suit in the years following.
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