This section lists marinas and waterfront facilities that operate an active boat rental fleet directly on site. Available vessels typically range from 18-foot fishing skiffs and 24-foot pontoon boats to personal watercraft and ski boats. Before booking, confirm whether fuel is included in the rental price, check state boating license regulations, and verify daily departure schedules.
Tower 3
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Birch Point Marine
2147 Birch Point Rd, Tower, MN 55790
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Gruben's Marina & Resort
4296 Arrowhead Point Rd, Tower, MN 55790
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Your Boat Club Lake Vermilion
1 Marina Dr, Tower, MN 55790
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Boomsite Marina
9369 St Croix Trail N, Stillwater, MN 55082
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Ole Sawmill Marina & Boat Rentals
2009 Lake St, Stillwater, MN 55082
Afton 1
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Windmill Marina Association Inc
16065 32nd St S, Afton, MN 55001
Battle Lake 1
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Enclave Dock and Lift
23394 State Highway 78, Battle Lake, MN 56515-9650
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Bayport 1
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River Park Marina
Bayport, MN 55003
Carlos 1
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Lake Carlos Marina
9490 S Park Dr NE, Carlos, MN 56319
Cook 1
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Timbuktu Marina
7401 Oak Narrows Rd, Cook, MN 55723
Crane Lake 1
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Handberg Marine & Marina
7123 Handberg Rd, Crane Lake, MN 55725
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm
Garrison 1
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Terry's Boat Harbor
6546 US-169, Garrison, MN 56450
Fri-Sat 6am-9pm, Sun 6am-8pm
Kasota 1
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Westwood Marina
1400 Lake Washington Access Rd, Kasota, MN 56050
Lake Shore 1
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Your Boat Club Gull Lake
8089 Lost Lake Rd, Lake Shore, MN 56468-2523
Lakeland 1
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Beanie's Marina
16777 7th St N, Lakeland, MN 55043
Plymouth 1
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Harty's Boatworks
1920 E Medicine Lake Blvd, Plymouth, MN 55441
Prior Lake 1
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Knotty Oar Marina
15862 Eagle Creek Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Red Wing 1
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Red Wing Marina & Boat Rental
918 Levee Rd, Red Wing, MN 55066
Rochester 1
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King's Marina
40 Shorewood Ln NE, Rochester, MN 55906
South Haven 1
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BJ's Bait & Tackle
13155 Bayview Rd, South Haven, MN 55382
St Paul 1
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Watergate Marina
2500 Crosby Farm Rd, St Paul, MN 55116
Waconia 1
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In Towne Marina
8 E Lake St, Waconia, MN 55387
Also in Minnesota
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- Boat Ramps16
- Marinas with Public and Private Boat Launches14
- Marinas with Transient Slips5
Good to know
Do I need a boating license to rent a boat at a marina?
Requirements depend on state laws, but most US states require drivers born after a specific cutoff date to hold a NASBLA-approved safety certificate. Marinas frequently administer a 15-minute temporary online or printed course for $10 to $15 prior to departure. Drivers must be at least 21 or 25 years old and present a valid photo ID.
How much does it cost to rent a pontoon or powerboat?
Half-day rentals (4 hours) typically range from $250 to $500, while full-day rentals (8 hours) run between $400 and $900 depending on location and vessel size. Fuel is usually charged separately at marina pump prices upon return, adding $40 to $120 to the total bill. Peak summer weekends often require full-day minimum bookings.
What equipment is included with a boat rental?
Rental rates include US Coast Guard-required safety gear, such as adult life jackets, throwable cushions, fire extinguishers, and anchors. Renters must bring properly fitted life jackets for children under 13, as marina stock in youth sizes is limited. Watersports gear like towable tubes or wakeboards can be rented separately for $30 to $75 per day.
How to shrink wrap a boat?
To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Minnesota, check the 22 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.
What is a marine survey?
A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Minnesota, MarinaAtlas indexes 22 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.