| Presque Isle Bay | |
|---|---|
| Erie Harbor | |
 Presque Isle Bay in May 2022 | |
  Presque Isle Bay Location of Presque Isle in Pennsylvania | |
| Location | Millcreek, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 42°8′15″N 80°6′54″W / 42.13750°N 80.11500°W |
| Type | Bay |
| Catchment area | 25 sq mi (65 km2) |
| Max. length | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) |
| Max. width | 1.8 mi (2.9 km) |
| Surface area | 5.8 sq mi (15 km2) |
| Average depth | 20 ft (6.1 m) |
| Surface elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
Presque Isle Bay is a natural bay located off the coast of Erie, Pennsylvania. Its 5.8-square-mile (15 km2) embayment is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km) in length, about 1.8 mi (2.9 km) across at its widest point, and an average depth of about 20 feet (6.1 m).
The bay is at an elevation of 571 ft (174 m) above sea level.[1] It is bounded on the north and west by a recurved peninsula that makes up Presque Isle State Park. On the south, the bay is edged by the urban Erie shoreline, which hosts the Port of Erie Marine Terminal, as well as an assortment of parks, tourist attractions and marinas such as the Erie Yacht Club. Fishing, water skiing, swimming, and boating, are a few examples of common activities among visitors who come to appreciate this natural bay for its sheltered waters and captivating views of Erie’s historic neighborhoods and landmarks.[2]
A small channel on the east provides a shipping lane into and out of Lake Erie. Cascade Creek, Garrison Run, Mill Creek, and surface runoff drain the lands of the Presque Isle Bay Watershed into the bay.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Presque Isle Bay
- ^ "Erie". Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Retrieved 30 September 2015.