NORTH WEBSTER — Patona Bay Marina and Resort was chosen by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Board of Directors as the September 2019 Member of the Month. It is an authorized Evinrude dealership and a multigenerational family owned local business in the Leesburg area since the 1920s.

Brothers George and Robert Paton are the third generation to own and operate Patona Bay Marina and Resort. The Paton family has been active in the area since 1905, when their grandfather, also named George, came to Leesburg.

In 1928, Paton’s grandfather purchased a large farm near Lake Tippecanoe with the dream of turning it into a family camping and picnic area. In its early days, Patona Bay Marina and Resort hosted mostly tent campers and picnickers, but over the years the Paton family has added many new features.

Today Patona Bay Marina & Resort sports a camping area for RVs, park models, and a few tents, plus cottage rentals. Guests have access to the beach, docks, snack bar, and more, and can enjoy a variety of activities, from water skiing to swimming, beach volleyball, basketball and more.

Patona Bay is proud to carry a large selection of new and pre-owned boat inventory. When you are ready to invest in a new boat, the friendly and knowledgeable sales, financing, service, and parts departments are prepared to make sure your experience is outstanding, from assisting while you’re making your choice to ongoing maintenance and customization.

The company is well known for its civic contributions in both North Webster and the Leesburg areas as it sits between the two on Lake Tippecanoe.