Something for everyone, from current crafts ready for fresh lake action to older units that have reliably traveled the waters of Lake Kabetogama for years; current rates take this into consideration.
We do allow certain watercraft rentals offsite to area resorts, local campgrounds and to Voyageurs National Park island campsites located on Kabetogama and Namakan Lakes that have secure boat docks or sand landings that have been verified by us. You might want to consider renting our generator to charge up the trolling motors and your phones when Island camping.
For the convenience of those on the water, gas, bait, tackle, firewood and ice are available for sale right at the dock. You will receive excellent dock service: from launching to returns, suggested areas to fish, boat operation & equipment review and fueling service.
“There are many more trips to take, and many more memories to make, out there on that lake!”
PONTOON: 2018 GRAND ISLAND
The Party Fish Grand Island Pontoon is ready for a any party out on the majestic waters of Lake Kabetogama. From fishing the grassies to cruising the islands, the experiences on this boat will be sure to please all your passengers with “grand views” of the islands along the way! (Capacity: 10 Persons or 1400 lbs)
EQUIPMENT: GARMIN GPS | Live Well | Canopy | Two-12 Gallon Tanks
| Rental Unit #20 |
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| Grand Island Party Fish | $232 | |
| 20 ft w/60hp Mercury |
PONTOON: MISTY HARBOR
The Misty Harbor Pontoon has experienced many good times on the lake. It’s been on pleasure cruises, fishing trips and island adventures. Always providing its passengers with incredible views and multiple memories throughout its variety of excursions. Will primarily be a transport vessel for island camping. (Capacity: 10 Persons or 2000 lbs)
EQUIPMENT: GARMIN GPS | Live Well | Covered Storage Area | Canopy | 30 Gallon Tank | Front Ramp
| Rental Unit #22 |
Per Day |
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| Misty Harbor | $195 | |
| 22 ft w/60hp Honda |
BOAT: 2022 ALUMACRAFT 175 VOYAGEUR
This full windshield fishing machine is looking for experienced fishing groups or families to establish fresh fish stories on board. Built to glide across the waters of Lake Kab in any weather, which allows for full array of lake experiences. Fishes 4 comfortably with 4 seats. (Capacity: 6 persons or 846 lbs)
EQUIPMENT: Full Windshield |GARMIN GPS | Trolling Motor w/foot pedal | Live Well | Bimini optional
| Rental Unit #37 |
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| Alumacraft 175 Voyageur Full Windshield | $239 | |
| 18 ft w/115 HP Yamaha |
NEW TO OUR FLEET! BOAT: 2021 ALUMACRAFT 165 CLASSIC SPORT
This classic style fishing machine with full windshield is ready to take the demands of families and groups while cruising around the islands of our beautiful Lake Kabetogama and beyond. Fishes 4 comfortably with 4 seats (rear seats can be removed to use additional jumpseats as seating or platforms) (Capacity: 6 persons or 700 lbs)
EQUIPMENT: Full Windshield| GARMIN GPS | Trolling Motor w/foot pedal | Live Well
| Rental Unit #32 |
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| Alumacraft 165 Classic Sport Full Winshield | $215 | |
| 17 ft w/90 HP Suzuki |
BOAT: 2017 ALUMACRAFT 165 CLASSIC
This classic console style fishing machine has reliably danced on the dark waters of Kabetogama with style and grace. From touring to trolling, you will enjoy your water time to the fullest. Fishes 3 comfortably with 3 seats (Capacity: 5 persons or 700 lbs)
EQUIPMENT: Side Console| GARMIN GPS | 2nd Depth Finder | Trolling Motor w/foot pedal | Live Well
| Rental Unit #31 |
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| Alumacraft 165 Classic Side Console | $189 | |
| 17 ft w/70 HP Yamaha |
TILLER: 18′ LUND ALASKAN
Wow! The fish that this craft has seen: Northern, Walleye, Crappie, Small Mouth Bass and of course a few snags
along the way. It’s been to Tom Cod Bay, fished around Sugarbush, wandered to the Wolf Island area and all those
“secret spots.” Fishes 3 comfortable with 3 pedestal seats and 2 half benches (Capacity: 5 persons or 900 lbs)
EQUIPMENT: GARMIN GPS | 2nd Depth Finder | Trolling Motor | Live Well
| Rental Unit #33 |
Per Day |
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| Lund Alaskan | $169 | |
| 18 ft w/60 HP Suzuki Tiller |
NEW TO OUR FLEET! TILLER: 2024 ALUMACRAFT V16
Excellent new tiller boat ready to get you and your gear out to the islands for camping or to explore the fantastic views of the park. Captains swivel pedestal seat (add on), two half benches and full bench (Capacity: 5 persons or 825 lbs)
EQUIPMENT: GARMIN GPS | No Trolling Motor | No Live Well
| Rental Unit #34 |
Per Day |
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| Alumacraft V16 | $157 | |
| 16 ft w/20 HP Suzuki Tiller |
TILLER: 16′ RED LUND
Great classic boat for a full day on the water fishing or island camping. Gets you and your gear where you need to go
and lets you enjoy the views along the way. Two pedestal seats, two half benches (Capacity: 4 persons or 750 lbs)
EQUIPMENT: GARMIN GPS | Trolling Motor | No Live Well
| Rental Unit #36 |
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| Red Lund DLX | $137 | |
| 16 ft w/20 HP Honda Tiller |
Resort guests have priority on watercraft rentals for next year at discount rates until November 15 of the current season. If you are booking a cabin with us, ask for discounted boat rental rates.
RENTAL DEPOSITS:
Due to limited availability and demand we do require half of the rental payment for the days requested as a non-refundable deposit to make a reservation (up to $250/week/boat).
RENTAL POLICY:
November 15-May 11: We take weekly/multi-day rentals for watercraft to resort guests, offsite renters for use at other resorts, approved island campsites and other offsite locations for the next upcoming season.
May 11-Sep 30: We take reservations for daily & multi-day rentals for any boats still available for the season.
Prior to November 15: Cabin guests making reservations prior to November 15 each year have first chance at booking available watercraft for next season.
SAME DAY RENTALS: We encourage you to call ahead to ensure that we have a boat available or enough time to launch & prepare a boat. Due to resort priorities, staffing, reservations, weather and time; same day rentals may not always be possible or available.
ALL RENTALS: Day one is one full day rate regardless of pick up time, return time or overall time spent on the watercraft. Daily rentals end prior to sunset same day. Rental rates do not include tax, fuel or incidentals. No refunds will be granted for early returns. Cancellation will forfeit deposit.
OFFSITE/OVERNIGHT/MULTIDAY RENTALS: Rental pickup and return times will be set during reservation booking. Overnight rentals begin day one of rental contract, full daily rate will apply for day one regardless of pick up time. Daily rentals end prior to sunset same day, a portion of daily rates will be applied based on day/time of return. Contracted day/return time will be set before departure, changes to return time must be pre-approved to ensure we have time to prep boat for next rental. Rentals that return late to dock without approval, may be subjected to a $250 additional late fee. Discounted daily rates may be available for rentals five days or more based on watercraft availability.
RESORT GUESTS: Rental begins at check-in and ends for fueling/inspection prior to sunset the night before departure (unless alternate times have been set). Resort guests are eligible for discounted daily and weekly resort rates.
RENTERS/OPERATORS:
• Renters/operators must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid drivers license (or identification card) to have on file for rental contract.
• Operator must have prior boat driving experience and understand basic operations of the watercraft and equipment rented.
• Operators must have knowledge of waterway navigational markers and proper navigation rules (passing/meeting/crossing).
• Operators must be aware and assume risk of the multiple hazards of Kabetogama Lake and Namakan Lake. These lakes are glacier created lakes with multiple rock hazards, many which are not marked. Renter/Operator will assume all risk of damage to rental equipment. Although navigation units are installed on our rentals, it is the boat operators responsibility to verify safe travel routes and prepare for potential hazards. If damage occurs at anytime during rental period, please let us know asap so we can assist and prepare for repair.
• Drivers agree to abide by all MN Boating Laws. Minnesota Boating Law booklets are available free upon request at check-in.
• A watercraft rental contract will need to be completed upon arrival. The person who signs the rental contract is defined as the primary renter and ultimately responsible for the rental unit, regardless of who is operating the watercraft.
• Only named drivers with ID on file with us and who are present for boat instructions will be allowed to operate the watercraft during the rental period.
• Minnesota State Law requires one life jacket/person onboard every watercraft. Life jackets are provided at no additional charge. (We have a limited
number of child size vests, so you may want to bring one that safely fits your child.) Children age 10 and under are required to wear life jackets while underway.
• Due to rental liability we do not allow anything to be towed behind our rental boats (including: tubes, waterskis, canoes or any type of watercraft) and we don’t allow portaging into any other lakes.
• We do not allow smoking aboard the watercraft due to seat/flooring damage and proximity to fuel.
DAY OF RENTAL:
We have parking here onsite for one-vehicle/rental contract. We ask that you leave a key with us here at the front desk so you don’t lose them on the lake and in case we need to move it (if you are uncomfortable leaving your keys or those who are camping in the park: additional daily/overnight parking is also available at Woodenfrog Public boat launch, right across the bay from us, just down the road. Sometimes loading/unloading is easier at that boat launch if you have a lot of gear and people. Drop your driver off here to check in and get boat instruction. You can purchase firewood, ice, bait, fuel and more here at our resort store. Let us know ahead and we can get it to the dock for you.
At check-in we will review and sign the rental contract. We will collect the remaining balance due for the full contract agreement amount including tax. We will require an ID card for each driver listed on contract and one major credit card to preauthorize for $500 damage hold. If there are no damages incurred during your rental period, the pre-authorization hold will be released and you will not be charged.
All listed drivers must be present for rental equipment instructions on the dock. All drivers should carefully inspect the watercraft, prop and motor prior to leaving the dock area. The primary renter will assume all responsibility for any damages incurred during use.
***First time renters with us: in addition to the gps units on our watercraft we do require you to have a navigational paper lake map. An automatic charge of $15 will be added to your contract to purchase a Lake Kabetogama map. Those venturing from Kabetogama into Namakan will charged for a 2-map pack ($25). If you already have a map that shows rock hazards and navigation routes the charge will be removed from your final invoice. NOTE: Maps on cellphones are not approved as a substitute to paper map.
Watercrafts are inspected and prepared with a full tank of gas at the beginning of the rental. Upon return, we will help dock the boat and top off the fuel. Fuel costs and incidentals will be collected at the end of rental after final fuel fill and inspection.