Our beautiful Lake Erie Islands are a chain of archipelagic islands. They include islands located in both the United States and Canada. The majority of the islands are in the state of Ohio. The largest island is Pelee Island located in Canada and the southernmost point in Canada is Middle Island. Major islands in the United States include Kelleys Island, Middle Bass Island, and South Bass Island. Many of the islands are nature preserves or privately owned.
The larger islands to include Pelee Island, Middle Bass Island, Kelleys Island and South Bass Island have regular car ferry service in season as well as passenger ferry service. Some of the smaller islands have their own ferry docks and can arrange special ferry service. There is also a regular passenger boat from the Village of Put in Bay on South Bass Island to the southern tip of Middle Bass Island. Charter boats and planes are available, or you can visit by private plane or boat.
Primary Ferry Services:
There are other services that offer "special" cruise trips throughout the season. Some visit more than one island.
The Lake Erie Islands (largest to smallest)
- Pelee Island (Canada/Ontario)
- Kelleys Island (US/Ohio)
- South Bass Island (US/Ohio)
- Middle Bass Island (US/Ohio)
- North Bass Island (US/Ohio)
- Johnson’s Island (US/Ohio)
- Middle Island (Canada/Ontario)
- West Sister Island (US/Ohio)
- Rattlesnake Island (US/Ohio)
- Turtle Island (US/Ohio and Michigan)
- Green Island (US/Ohio)
- Sugar Island (US/Ohio)
- Ballast Island (US/Ohio)
- Mouse Island (US/Ohio)
- Gibraltar Island (US/Ohio)
- Indian Island (US/Michigan)
- Hen Island (surrounded by very small Big Chicken/Chick/and Little Chicken Island – really more reefs) (Canada/Ontario)
- Middle Sister Island (Canada/Ontario)
- North Harbor Island (Canada/Ontario)
- Ryerson’s Island (Canada/Ontario)
- Second Island (Canada/Ontario)
- Starve Island (US/Ohio)
- Buckeye Island (US/Ohio)
- Lost Ballast Island (US/Ohio)
- Snow Island (Canada/Ontario)
- Mohawk Island (formerly Gull Island) (Canada/Ontario)
- Gull Island (US/Ohio)
The Lake Erie Islands have long been a spring through fall vacation area, with an active ice fishing community in the winter. They are surrounded by some of the richest fishing areas in the world, and provide opportunities for a wide variety of water sports and activities. The islands each have unique communities offering entertainment, outdoor activities, shopping and dining in a wide variety of venues.
For information on purchasing a home or property on the Lake Erie Islands or any of our island, river and shore communities contact the Hisey Group with Howard Hanna at 440-315-6000 or LeeHisey@howardhanna.com.
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