Boat rentals on New Melones Lake

Rent a pontoon, ski or fishing boat for New Melones Lake, then find the ramp, fuel and the calmest day to go.

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Heads up: Off-season trips are quieter. Many owners still rent on calm, sunny weekends.

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Launch points

Ramps & marinas

  • Tuttletown Boat Launch · 1.4 mi from the water
  • Boat ramp · 1.5 mi from the water
Saturday71°FSunnyWind 1 to 5 mph SSW
Sunday74°FSunnyWind 0 to 6 mph SW

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

Elevation1,004.0ft
Full63%
Past week-1.1ft
vs. a year ago-11.7ft
1,0011,0161,0301,045Oct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026

As of Oct 19, 2026 · California Data Exchange Center · updated daily · Full water level page →

Gas and fuel docks

  • Gas station
    3.2 mi
  • Chevron
    5.1 mi
  • Sierra
    5.4 mi
  • Shell
    6.1 mi

Bait and tackle

  • Sierra Nevada Adventure Co.
    10.0 mi

Groceries and ice

  • Food Mart
    5.1 mi
  • Chevron
    5.4 mi
  • Save MartIce260 South Main Street, Angels Camp
    5.8 miCall
  • Barendregt's GroceryIce
    6.2 mi

Good to know

Questions about New Melones Lake

Can you rent a boat on New Melones Lake?

Yes. Boat rentals for New Melones Lake can be searched on Boatsetter, where local owners list pontoons, ski boats and fishing boats, some with a captain. Availability changes by season, so book early for summer weekends. Public launches include Tuttletown Boat Launch, Boat ramp.

Where can I launch a boat on New Melones Lake?

Boat ramps and marinas listed for this water: Tuttletown Boat Launch, Boat ramp. Fees and hours change by season, so check with the managing agency before you tow.

What is the water level of New Melones Lake today?

On 2026-10-19, New Melones Lake was at 1,003.98 feet, 63% of capacity. That's down 1.09 feet from a week earlier. Source: California Data Exchange Center, updated daily.

Is there gas near New Melones Lake?

The closest listed fuel is Gas station, about 3.2 miles from the water.