Miller Ferry kicks off season early with Put-in-Bay, Middle Bass Island service

PORT CLINTON ― The record low ice coverage on Lake Erie will allow Miller Ferries an early start this year.

Ferries to Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island) will begin Saturday and ferries to Middle Bass Island will begin March 21.

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Miller Ferries operate passenger/vehicle ferries to the Lake Erie Islands of Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass Island from Catawba Island, 5174 E. Water St. For ferry schedules, island events, and lodging visit MillerFerry.com or VisitPutinBay.com or call 800-500-2421.

The newest Lake Erie Island Ferry, the Mary Ann Market.
The newest Lake Erie Island Ferry, the Mary Ann Market.

The Miller Ferries schedule lists the first run from Mainland to start at 9 a.m. Saturday and last run at 4 p.m. Commerical reservations will begin March 11. Adult one-way trips are $9 with vehicles fees beginning at $23 for one way.

This article originally appeared on Port Huron Times Herald: Lake Erie ferries to Put-in-Bay, Middle Bass Island start early in '24